Merriel Shrum Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Merriel Shrum of Tracy City, Tennessee, who passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 73. 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 Merriel Shrum to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Murphy and Alberta Murphy (Boree); her grandson Brandon Shrum; and her brother R. E. Murphy. She is survived by: her husband Hiram "Sam" Shrum; her children, Shawn Shrum (Sandy), Crystal Zimmerman (Rusty) and Casey Shrum (Mandy); her grandchildren, Mikel Shrum (Victoria), Courtney Martin (Kyle), Jessica Halstead (Justin), Rachel Meeks (AJ), Ian Shrum (Lillie), Abby Shrum, Christopher Smith (Melynda) and Erica Shrum; her daughter-in-law Paula Tate; and her brother Hillrey Murphy. She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren.