Kathie Merrill (Hughes), 71, went home peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones on November 16, 2025.
She was born August 2, 1954, in Yankeetown, Indiana and enjoyed cooking, drawing, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert P. “Bob” Merrill; granddaughter Kaleigh G. Merrill; mother Nancy McKannan (Owens); and father John Hughes.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Melissa “Missy” Turner; son Robert D. Merrill & wife Renee E. Merrill; son Matthew Merrill; grandson Robert P. Merrill II; granddaughter Dominic Merrill’ grandson Ryan Merrill; and granddaughters Regan Merrill, Breylin Turner, and Marissa Turner; great granddaughter Theo Merrill; great grandsons Robert D. Merrill III, Jennings Lutz, and Brando Denham.
She is also survived by her special aunt Anita “Junie” Marsh.
A cemetery service will be held at Bates Hill Cemetery on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with family and loved ones invited to attend and will be presided over by those who love her. She will forever be missed and loved.
Cheyenne Whitehead says
Our condolences to the family. We had many fun adventures as young moms and our husbands were good friends. We are sending love, hugs and prayers to the entire family on this heartbreaking loss.
🫂💔🙏 love,
Cheyenne (Craig) and John Whitehead.