In Memory Of
Lola Yvonne Merriam
1932
2017
Lola Yvonne Merriam
August 19, 1932 — March 27, 2017
Lola Yvonne Merriam, 84, passed peacefully from this world early Monday morning surrounded by her loving family, to complete her journey home.
Lola was a lifelong resident of Baldwinsville. She retired in 1995 after 17 years as a Telecommunications operator at SUNY Health Science Center. Lola was a very active member of her church, Rising Hope Church of Phoenix, NY where she was lovingly called "the Church Mama". She impacted many lives with her sweet disposition and many testimonies of her love for the Lord.
She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard J. Merriam of Baldwinsville.
She is survived by a sister, Laura Jane (Charles) Schuyler of Marcellus; six children, Darryl B. (Peggy) of N. Syracuse, Kevin J. of Camillus, David L. of Syracuse, Kathleen P. (Ray) Calkins of Plainville, Yvonne C. of Baldwinsville and Kyle J. of Syracuse; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; her beloved Shih-tzu, Benji and numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Saturday 11AM-1PM at New Comer Funeral Home, N. Syracuse with a service to follow at 1PM. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CNY Cat Coalition.
To share a memory of Lola or leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
Lola was a lifelong resident of Baldwinsville. She retired in 1995 after 17 years as a Telecommunications operator at SUNY Health Science Center. Lola was a very active member of her church, Rising Hope Church of Phoenix, NY where she was lovingly called "the Church Mama". She impacted many lives with her sweet disposition and many testimonies of her love for the Lord.
She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard J. Merriam of Baldwinsville.
She is survived by a sister, Laura Jane (Charles) Schuyler of Marcellus; six children, Darryl B. (Peggy) of N. Syracuse, Kevin J. of Camillus, David L. of Syracuse, Kathleen P. (Ray) Calkins of Plainville, Yvonne C. of Baldwinsville and Kyle J. of Syracuse; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; her beloved Shih-tzu, Benji and numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Saturday 11AM-1PM at New Comer Funeral Home, N. Syracuse with a service to follow at 1PM. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CNY Cat Coalition.
To share a memory of Lola or leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
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Saturday, April 1, 2017
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