Carolyn Jean Shines Merritt Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carolyn Jean Shines Merritt (Durham, North Carolina), who passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 84, 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 husband Carl Dencie "Demp" Merritt, Jr.; her sisters, Doris Degraffenreidt and Ernestine Brunson; and her parents, James Shines and Bessie Shines.
She is survived by: her children, Kicoma Mansha, Carl Merritt, III (Mary), Yvette Reeves (Samuel) and Anthony "Razor" Shines (Leanne); her sister Delois Hall (James); and her grandchildren, Henry McLean, IV, Kiccarol Mclean, Tayron Reeves, Kierra Reeves, Antoinette Shines, Devin Shines (Kristin), Carl Montague, Hensley McLean, Kaleb McLean, Riley, Mia and Lazarus. She is also survived by relatives and friends.
