Merry was a teacher by nature and profession. She taught High School English at Wilmar and Dumas for 10 years. She also spent a large part of her life teaching various Sunday School classes in her church. Merry was an avid gardener and loved nothing more than being knee deep in flowers and vegetables. She enjoyed crocheting and had a great love for reading. But her most prized possession was her family, which she devoted her life. In her years, she raised not only children, but grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great, great-grandchildren, and was very active in each of their lives.
Merry was preceded in death by her father and mother, JW and Norma Crick Gober; her sisters Juanice Monell Henley and Ruby Joy Gober; her brother James Gober and her son and daughter-in-law Bobby and Betty Rawls McDonnell.
Survivors include- daughters, Jane Nichols & husband Ed of Monticello; Dorothy McDonnell Poston & husband Jim of Gainesville, FL. Four granddaughters- Jannette Thomas & husband Gary of TX, Joyce Kopp & husband Buck of TX, Jennifer McDonnell Thompson & husband Randy of NC and Jill McDonnell Pemberton & husband Johnny of Monticello. Seven great grandchildren- Christopher Nunn, Dyanna Ponder, David Thomas, Daniel Nunn, Kelan Pemberton, Katelynn & Kennedy Thompson. Five great, great-grandchildren- Bailey, Matthew & Daniel Nunn, Danny Thomas and Ryan Ponder.
Condolences(21)
Joyce Higgins
Delhi, LA Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Sorry for your loss, may the Lord keep you in His care and comfort.reg&verna conway
waldron, AR Saturday, April 20, 2013 Was so very sorry to hear about Miss Merry have always liked her for a very long time. I know that she will be missed.Jason Camden
Jonesboro, AR Thursday, April 18, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. What a sweet lady she was. That entire family means so much to me and always will.Sherrill (Causey) Scroggins
Drew County, AR Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Dorothy and Jane, so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Merry was a sweet lady. She was always so kind.Gloria Rawls Schwab
Bentonville, AR Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Jen & Jill,So sorry to hear about your sweet grandmother.
Prayers for you all.
Stanley Browder
Elgin, TX Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Dorothy and Jane--I am sorry for your loss; your Mother was always very nice to me. My prayers are with you and your families.shelia and danny ratledge and the kids
monticello, AR Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Mrs. Jane Mr.Ed and Family we are so sorry for your loss .Mrs. Jane we love you and if we can help you in any way please let us know ,shelia , danny and kids
Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Tuesday, April 16, 2013 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time.Linda Barnett
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 16, 2013 When Merry was caring for Mrs. Henley in her home, I was a Home Health nurse with the Health Dept. I visit in her home frequently to do nursing for Mrs. Henley. I admired Merry for the wonderful care she took of her sister. In the spring we would walk her yard & she would tell me all about her flowers. At that time I was just getting my yard started & I have many, many things in my yard that she gave me. I enjoy them every year & think of her. She was a wonderful person & I know she is walking in a heavenly garden with Jesus now. My prayers are with the family. Linda BarnettJohn & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Jennifer & Jill & Families -- You are each in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. Grandmothers are very special people to have in our lives and I know she will be missed by many. Cherish your memories and find comfort in knowing you will meet again one day.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Jake, Jared, & Brad Stell
Gail Langevin
Fairfield Glade, TN Tuesday, April 16, 2013 May God comfort your hearts, knowing that she is with Jesus.Kim Ewell Ray
Monticello, AR Monday, April 15, 2013 Thinking of your family during this time. Prayers!Jerry and Joyce Smith
Monticello, AR Monday, April 15, 2013 Praying for your family. Sorry for your loss.James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Monday, April 15, 2013 Our deepest sympathy to all of the family. Merry was a dear sweet person and so proud of her family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.Bobby Ellis Gilliam
Shreveport, LA Monday, April 15, 2013 Bobby Ellis& Margaret GilliamOur heart goes out to all the family and kin., I am undergoing surgery or would be up there.
Merry Dove Gober McDonnnell is a special Cousin in
our lives including Wesley and Norma Gober
going back to when her mother Pluretta Gillian Crick
stayed with them. We are related several ways.
I spent countless hours at Norma and Wesley home
learning about our family ties. Will always love Enon Community folks and kin.
Stacey Owens
Monticello, AR Monday, April 15, 2013 Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.Judy Hatley Sipes
Little Rock, AR Monday, April 15, 2013 Jane & Dorothy, your mother was such a treasure. She was certainly named accurately, because she was always smiling in my memories of her. God will wash away all tears. Your family are all in my prayers. - JudyGary hatley
Sherwood, AR Monday, April 15, 2013 Dear Jane and Dorothy, words can not express my deepest sympathy to each of you. I remember your Mother as an exceptional lady who faced life's poblems with her positive attitude. I was very impressed withf her becoming a School Teacher. I don't know if your Mom ever made goat milk ice cream, but, I knowh her Mother did. Jerry Flemister and I ate quite a lot of it while sitting on her back steps.SUSIE JONES CHADWICK
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, April 15, 2013 DOROTHY AND JANE, I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOM. MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU. REMEMBER GOD WILL WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND COMFORT YOUSheila Hall Gardner
Monticello, AR Monday, April 15, 2013 Miss Merry and her family were such a wonderful part of my childhood at East Side Baptist Church. She was always there for the girls in her GMA class. My life has been blessed beyond measure for knowing her. I thank God that He allowed our paths to cross in this life and I look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. Love you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Barbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Monday, April 15, 2013 So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.