Helen Ball Merriman, 97, passed away 7:20 p.m. Wednesday at Daviess Community Hospital.
She was born Sept. 30, 1917 in Columbia City to Frank and Ora (Ball) Briggs. She married Minar Horslar Merriman on July 4, 1942 in Cherbusco; he preceded her in death on May 9, 1997.
Helen retired from ITT of Fort Wayne, where she was an inspector. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Vincennes.
She is survived by son, Stephen B. Merriman of Thailand; daughter, Sidney W. Briggs of Brunswick, Maine; son-in-law, Thomas Wickliffe of Billings, Montana; stepson, Donald R. Merriman of Columbia City; stepdaughter, Hope Teifert both of Fort Wayne, 17 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; a brother; a sister; a daughter, Luellen Merriman; stepdaughter, Deloris Merriman; and two stepsons, Bud Merriman and Paul (Cleo) Merriman.
Funeral services will be at a later date.
