Merri Ann Fox Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Merri Ann Fox of Columbus, Indiana. Merri Ann, born on December 25, 1960, passed away on October 21, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merri Ann Fox to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Hempstead and Marilyn Kay Hempstead Burton (Reed); her stepfather Chester Burton; her siblings, Debbie Hempstead and Gregory Hempstead; and her granddaughter Erika Calvert.
She is survived by: her daughters, Amanda Krebbs of Columbus, Amberlyn Crouch of Columbus and Amilee Fugate of Greensburg; her siblings, Roxanna Metz (Bart) of Greensburg, Treasa Hempstead of Greensburg, Tracy Faris of Greensburg, Katie Hempstead of Greensburg, Mike Hempstead of Greensburg, Gary Hempstead of Greensburg and Doug Burton (Jessica) of Glenwood, Indiana; and her grandchildren, Cristian Calvert, Shelby Ping, Ian Calvert, Cayden Fugate, Braelyn Bowen, Karter Beasley, John Crouch, Jr., Gunnar Yorn and Remington Fugate. She is also survived by 2 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home (402 E Bennett St, Westport, IN 47283). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
