Patricia Faye Merrow

Patricia Faye Merrow of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Fort Smith, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born June 7, 1948 to Alfred G. McDonald and Mary L. (Willingham) McDonald in Amarillo, Texas. Patricia was 64 years, 6 months and 9 days old. In 1973 Patricia married the love of her life, Robert William Merrow while living in Michigan . They were married for 39 years and together they raised their family. Patricia was a member of Waldron United Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron, Arkansas. She enjoyed coloring, card games and watching movies. But most of all she loved her time spent with family. Patricia leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband Robert W. Merrow of the home, four daughters: Karen Dickens and husband Doyle Wayne, Latricia Chalmers and husband Matt, Roberta Clifford and husband Brandon, and Mary Merrow all of Waldron, Arkansas; two sons: Robert Jr. and wife Karen of Waldron, Arkansas and Sam Merrow of Seattle, Washington. Patricia will forever be missed by two grandsons, Sam Merrow Jr. and Ezkiel Merrow as well as three sisters: Myrtle Jellesed of Waldron, Arkansas, Cora Hill of Cottonwood, Arizona and Clara McDonald of Wheatland, Wyoming and one brother, Jimmy May of Las Vegas, Nevada. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Mary McDonald and one sister Annie McDonald. Patricia?s memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the Duncan Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Hall, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.