Shirley Jean Merck

Shirley Jean Merck age 80 of Gainesville entered rest Monday August 23, 2021 at Willowwood Nursing Center, Flowery Branch.

Shirley was born September 20, 1940 in Gainesville to the late Glenn & Reba Pennington Fauscett. She retired from Fox Photo and was a member of Chicopee Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Steven Souther; her brothers, Grover Fauscett, Lloyd Fauscett, Robert Fauscett, Glenn Fauscett & Gene Fauscett; sisters, Reba Bounds, Christine Gee & Morene Merck.

Surviving are her children, Terry (Rebecca) Merck, Tim (Gina) Merck, Todd Merck, Daniel Merck, Deborah Jean Merck & Corlissa (Junior) Souther; 13 grandchildren & 15 great grandchildren with a host of nieces & nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday August 27, 2021 at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Merck & Rev. Phil Carpenter officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 250 Williams St NW Atlanta, GA 30303.

Due to the spike in Covid the family has asked for everyone attending to wear a mask and please social distance.

Please share online condolences with the family at www.wardsfh.com. Ward’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Shirley Jean Merck.

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