Elizabeth D. Merkley

Mrs. Elizabeth D. Merkley, age 70 of Anna, died at 1:34 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2017 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born November 30, 1946 in Carbondale, the daughter of Dean and Millie (Frick) Goetz. She married Donald E. Merkley on December 27, 1976. He preceded her in death on October 4, 2011. Elizabeth was a highly-skilled and well-respected registered nurse both in the workplace and within the community. Her caregiving was sought in people's times of need due to her high standards, empathy, and compassion. Elizabeth was an intelligent, talented, creative person and had a wonderful sense of humor. She was proud of her children and loved them deeply. Nothing compared to the joy she received from her grandchildren. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Brooke Miller of Cobden; step-daughter, Carrie (Robb) Wyss of Lake Tahoe, CA; daughters, Hope Merkley (Phillip Trammel) of Cobden and Lydia (Dan) Truitt of Sacramento, CA; grandchildren, Grant and Asher Miller, Phoenix Jahn, Donovan Kai Trammel, Nora Elizabeth and Ella Louise Truitt; step-grandchildren, Hayden, Simon and Sam Wyss, and Clayton and Zoey Trammel; sister, Linda (Rick) Powell of Manchester, MO; nephews, Matt and John Powell; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband Donald E. Merkley . Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth D. Merkley will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2017 in the Casper Church in Anna with family and friends officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Friends may call after 1:30 p.m. and until the service hour at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2017 in the Casper Church in Anna. Everyone is invited to attend a potluck luncheon at The Old Feed Store in Cobden following the committal service at Jonesboro Cemetery. Visitation Service Sunday, March 19, 2017,1:30PM-3:00PM Casper Church Casper Church Road Anna, IL. 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Sunday, March 19, 2017,3:00PM Casper Church Casper Church Road Anna, IL. 62906 Cemetery Service Sunday, March 19, 2017,3:45PM Jonesboro Cemetery Karraker Street Jonesboro, Illinois 62952