Rebecca S. “Becky” Merritt, 68, of Warsaw, passed away at 9:35 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.

Rebecca S. “Becky” Merritt

She was born on July 19, 1950, in North Manchester, to Herschel & Mary Ellen (Burkhart) Merritt.

She grew up in North Manchester, graduated in 1968 from Manchester High School in North Manchester, and has lived in the Warsaw area for the past 40 years. She was a former bartender/cook at the Eagles Lodge & V.F.W. both in Warsaw.

She is survived by two daughters Alica (Joe) Parkison of Ligonier and Renee Klingler of Kokomo; seven grandchildren; three sisters Donna Merritt, Martha Pursiful and Bethany Merritt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Julie Kent Merritt and brother Karl Merritt.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. No public services will be held at this time. Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials may be given to the donor’s choice. To send condolences to the family in memory of Rebecca Merritt, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com