Carolyn Shirley Merk's obituary , Passed away on June 24, 2025 in Commerce, Georgia

Carolyn Shirley Merk

August 8, 1936 - June 24, 2025 (88 years old)

Commerce, Georgia

Carolyn Shirley Merk's obituary , Passed away on June 24, 2025 in Commerce, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Little-Ward Funeral Home

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Carolyn Shirley Merk

August 8, 1936 - June 24, 2025 (88 years old)

Commerce, Georgia

Carolyn Shirley Merk Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 24, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Carolyn Shirley Merk of Commerce, Georgia. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carolyn Shirley Merk to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Shirley and Lauree Park Shirley; her husband George Emory Merk; her grandchildren, Chris Merk and Jessica Martin; and her great grandchild Boyd Archer Merk.

She is survived by: her children, Mike Merk (Joni) of Commerce, Phillip Merk (Ali) of Commerce and Gloria Martin (Jerry) of Winder; her sister Marion Salter of Forest Park; her grandchildren, Chad Merk (Hayleigh), Jarrett Martin (Ashley), Gabe Merk and Vivi Merk; and her great grandchildren, Emory Merk, Everett Martin, Briggs Martin, Merritt Martin and Rollins Martin. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jackson County Senior Center: 151 Stan Evans Drive Jefferson, GA 30549 and 706-367-5101.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Little-Ward Funeral Home



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June 29

Visitation

Little-Ward Funeral Home
115 State St, Commerce, GA 30529

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June 29

Funeral service

Chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home
115 State St, Commerce, GA 30529

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June 30

Burial

Oconee Baptist Church Cemetery

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