Vivian B. "Woodall" Merritt

Mrs. Vivian B. (Woodall) Merritt, was born August 25, 1932 in Pulaski County and she departed this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Vivian is survived by her husband of 63 years: Ray Arnold Merritt, they were united in marriage on October 4, 1946 in Somerset, Kentucky. Also surviving are two sons: James Ollie (and Beverly) Merritt of Somerset, Larry (and Brenda) Merritt of Somerset, 6 granddaughters and 2 grandsons: Sandra (and Larry)Glover, Sabrina (and Johnny) Vaughn, Salina Perkins, Kathy Maxfield, Shauna (and Rick) Poynter, Sara Merritt, Arnold Jr. (and Angie) Merritt all of Somerset, and Roy (and Christy) Merritt of Indiana,15 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 4 sisters: Iva, Paulina, Janie, Nanny(and Richard) all of Indiana, one very special friend: Jean Mullin of Somerset and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who all mourn her passing. Vivian is preceded in death by her parents: James and Bertha Woodall, one beloved son: Arnold Lee Merritt, 1 daughter-in-law: LouElla Merritt, 1 grandchild: Sonia Merritt, 1 great-grandchildren: Jason Merritt, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Vivian was a devoted member of Poplarville Baptist Church. She also loved her Family, Lord, and the Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Merritt Cemetery. The family of Mrs. Merritt will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 5-8p.m. at the Pulaski Funeral Home. Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be handling the arrangements of Mrs. Vivian B. (Woodall) Merritt.