It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Emma Jean Merson of Mount Airy, Maryland, born in Baltimore, Maryland, who passed away on April 27, 2024, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Joseph Elijah Johnson and Eva Skipper Johnson; her husband Joseph Edward Merson; and her sister Bertha Molesworth. She is survived by : her daughters, Donna J. Mellin of Mount Airy and Debbie L. Cavey of Sykesville; her grandchildren, Shane Mellin (Jordan), Warren Mellin (Bridgette), Ryan Cavey and Jenny Cavey; and her great grandchildren, Dylan, Abby and Charlie. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, May 2nd 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, May 3rd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Friday, May 3rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Calvary Lutheran Church (16151 Old Frederick Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771). A graveside service was held on Friday, May 3rd 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Mt. Zion U. M. Church Cemetery (12430 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD 20759).

Those desiring may make memorial donations to BridgingLife, 200 Memorial Ave., Westminster, MD 21157; or bridginglifecare.org/make-a-gift.