Merrie Lou Wilton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Merrie Lou Wilton of Ava, Illinois, who passed away on July 27, 2025 at the age of 70. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merrie Lou Wilton to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Merrie leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marion Russell and Jane Russell (Beasley); her husband Jeffrey Wilton; and her brother Ricky Russell. She is survived by: her siblings' children, Apryl Stark (Daniel), Cheryl Massie (Kirk) and Matt Russell (Tina); and her siblings, Marilyn Henderson (LeRoy) and Bill Russell (Susan).
