P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Linda Merritt
March 15, 2021

Linda Merritt

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Linda Faye Colbert Merritt, age 71 of Monticello, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. She was born June 11, 1949, to the late Joe Lee Colbert, Sr. and Lula Belle Sawyer Colbert in the Lacey Community. Linda Faye was a faithful member of Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church in Lacey. She worked at Burlington Industries for many years. Her favorite pastime was making quilts and blankets for her family, friends, and community.

Linda Faye is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jerry Colbert; and a sister, Evonne Colbert all of Lacey.

She is survived by her children, Antonio Merritt and Keon Simpson both of Lacey, and Shalanda "Treece" Harris (Joe) of Monticello; three brothers, LaFrance Colbert (Louise) of Hamburg, Joe Lee Colbert, Jr. of Loma Linda, CA and Harlan Colbert (Theda) of Lacey; two sisters, Janis Colbert Phillips of St. Louis, MO, and Natarsha Colbert Jordan (Leon) of Stockbridge, GA; three grandchildren, Kevin Harris, Shacora Harris, and Kaleb Simpson, who she truly loved; one great-grandchild, Nakoriyah Wheeler, god grandchildren, LaShundra Anderson, Jakayla Page, Rekena Block, Nariyah Walker, Jayvion Page, Richard Block, Jr., and Rekevis Block; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

A walk-through viewing will be Friday, March 19, 2021, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Words of expressions may be offered Friday night during viewing, as there will not be any during the service Saturday. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 20, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in Lacey Cemetery. The family requests all who attend the service to please wear a mask. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

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Visitation
Friday, March 19, 2021
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Come and Go Viewing
Stephenson-Dearman Chapel
Monticello, AR  71655
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Service
Gaveside Service
Saturday, March 20, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Lacey Cemetery
Lacey New Hope Rd
Drew County, AR  71655
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Condolences(8)

  1. Sarah Sanders
    I just read this. Oh my! Such a sweet lady! She really loved the Lord! She cared about the church! She bragged about grandkids -Caleb. She was really good with kids. You could tell she cares about others! I did not know she was sick. I am truly sorry about this. Last time I saw her she was in good spirit! She always smiled. She was a tough woman!
  2. ANGELIA CHILDRESS
    CHILDRESS

    Ms. Linda you were a sweetheart.
    REST IN PEACE.
  3. Bobbie
    Prayers are with all the family.from your aunt
  4. Brenda Binns
    Ms. Linda was a beautiful faithful Missionary Sister. I enjoyed the time we spent together serving the Lord. Family, she’s resting now from the faithful work. God will comfort and strength. She’s in the arms of our God.
  5. Cheryl Wilson
    RIP Linda, no more pain and sickness, I am praying God will be with you and comfort you all. So sorry I can't be with you for Linda, home going service. Love you all . Your aunt Cheryl..
  6. Bridgett Harris
    Linda Faye you will surely be missed by your MT. Olive family. We shared some really crazy times together working on our projects for the church; my heart is so broken right now, but, I remember that special verse: "Weep and may and endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning" so I say to you, "sail on silver girl"!!!! Rip
    Your girl, Bridgett
  7. KATTIE MATTHEWS
    YOUR MOTHER WAS SUCH LADY..ALWAYS WITH A WARM AND LOVING HEART...TREECE I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½
  8. Sarah Alice Spencer
    I love you and will miss you, my sister. I will always cherish the times and the memories we shared. I know you are rejoicing in heaven tonight, and while we weep, I know you are basking in God's perfect love. R.I.L.- your other sister.

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