Merle Thagard Scholder Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Merle Thagard Scholder in Newnan, Georgia. Merle, born on July 23, 1931 in Brantley, Alabama, passed away on August 9, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle Thagard Scholder to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Merle for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Merle’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She is survived by: her children, Pamela Ellen, Michael Scholder (Maryse), Colleen Musselman (John) and Brad Scholder (Sharon); her grandchildren, Wesley Vornbrock and Amelia Vornbrock; and her sister Lillian Manning of Nashville, TN.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any memorial gifts in her name be made to one of the following: The Cornerstone Garden, Newnan Presbyterian Church, 38 Greenville St., Newnan, GA 30263; or the Coweta Master Gardener program, UGA Extension Coweta County, 255 Pine Road, Newnan, GA 30263.
