Lessie Myrl Merritt, 88, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away on May 24th, 2024. She is survived by her children Joseph (Patricia) Samson, Skip (Jayne) Merritt, Mary Ann Rau, Penny (George) Cummings; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; as well as two sisters Dorothy Waldron and Lucille.