Ruth A. Merritt Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 28, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Ruth A. Merritt of Farmington, Missouri, born in Valles Mines, Missouri. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis John Cantrell of Valles Mines and Pansy Nadine Davis (Gunnells) of Valley Park, Missouri.; her siblings, Bill Cantrell, James Dale Cantrell and Karel Cantrell; and her son-in-law Keith Johnson (Tonya).
She is survived by: her husband Bob Merritt; her daughters, Rhonda Smith (Michael) and Tonya Johnson; her grandchildren, Jory Johnson, Julian Johnson and Madison M. Smith; her siblings, Charles Robert Cantrell, Bonnie Faye Enty, Elizabeth J. York, Kaye York and Jack Cantrell; and her former spouse Charmayne Merritt. She is also survived by step-children and step-grandchildren.
