Daisy Rush Merritt, age 92, of Watha, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from Pender Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 26, 1922 in Jones County, NC and was the daughter of the late Marion and Daisy Jane Parker Rush. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman Merritt,and her brothers, Jerry, Graham and Marion.

Daisy was a dedicated member of Watha Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church.

She is survived by her devoted children, Marian Ellison, Jerry Merritt and Glenn Merritt and wife, Cynthia, all of Watha, Gail Galbreath and husband, Gary of Mooresville and Betty Marshburn of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Brandon, Jonathan, Stephen, Michael, Phillip, Christopher, Jennifer and Kevin; her sister, Eloise and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Watha Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Ronnie Cox and the Reverend Byron Murray officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Park in Watha, NC.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00pm, one hour prior to the service at the church.

Daisy was a great mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. She was a woman of uncommon character, beauty and grace, "an instrument of God's love on this earth." Being a strong yet gentle and loving lady, she was a blessing to those who knew her. Daisy was a great prayer warrior who loved her Lord and believed in the power of prayer. Her life was a true example of God's unconditional love on this earth. Daisy will surely be missed but cherished memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Watha Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, 185 Watha Road, Watha, NC 28478.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel
Funeral service: 2:00pm Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Watha Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church.

Burial following at Riverview Memorial Park.
Visitation: 1:00 to 2:00pm, one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.