Ollie M. Merritt Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-07-24T22:30:00
End: 2025-07-25T00:30:00
Location: Grandon Funeral & Cremation Care

The memory of Ollie M. Merritt of Ames, Iowa, who passed away on July 16, 2025 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Oliver Elzee and Anna Kate Bramlett (Gregory); her husband Richard; and her siblings, Frances, James, George and John.

She is survived by: her sons, David (Retta) of Boone and Gene (Susan) of Ames; her grandson Cameron; her stepgrandchildren, Chris, Tom, Joe, Milissa, Jayla and Gwendolyn; her brother Steven; and her siblings-in-law, Leona, Ruth, Dianne and Vernie. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Grandon Funeral & Cremation Care

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July 24

Visitation

Grandon Funeral & Cremation Care
414 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010

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July 25

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South Saint Petri Cemetery
53328 150th St, Gilbert, IA 50105

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