Doris Lucille (Feuchtenberger) Merritt

Mrs. Doris Lucille Feuchtenberger Merritt, age 85, of Blackshear, passed away Thursday morning (7/16/20) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born March 18, 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Hilda Reinhardt Feuchtenberger. She lived in Maryland until the mid 1970’s when she moved to Pierce County.  She had been a manager and waitress, working at Oak Plaza, Captain Joe’s, and Pizza Hut.  She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Lanier Merritt; a granddaughter, Julissa Hall; her sister, Gloria Sewell; and her mother-in-law, Lillian Merritt.

Survivors include her two daughters, Doris Williams of Blackshear and Christine Hall of Dixie Union; 2 grandchildren, Samuel Williams of Blackshear and Kit Hall of Waycross; 3 great grandchildren, Karmin Self, Phoenix Self, and Ernest Self, all of Blackshear; and several other relatives.

A memorial service will take place Tuesday morning (7/21/20) at 9 a.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Golden officiating.

Burial will follow in the Harmony United Methodist Church Cemetery in Tattnall County.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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