(Nettie) Peggy Ranette Merritt

Peggy Ranette Merritt age 49
“Nettie”
Our sweet Nettie was born April 28, 1973. She was welcomed home by her parents Ron and
Debra Merritt, her big brother Dee, and older sister Rachelle (Shelly). She passed away
December 23, 2022, in Ammon, Idaho.
Nettie lived in Logan, Utah where her parents were just finishing their education at Utah State.
The family then moved to Price Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, Green River, WY where she and
Shelly went to the Day Training Center. The next move was to Evanston, WY where the girls
went to Clark Elementary. Ron was transferred to Jackson. The girls attended C-V in Jackson.
When they were too old for C-V, they went to Idaho Falls Group Homes in Ammon, Idaho
which later became Grand Teton Human Services where Shelly and Nettie had their own
apartment with caregivers.
Nettie had a bright smile and a lilting laugh. She walked at age 8, but she never talked, but could
communicate her love with her smiles, touches, and bright eyes. The last 2 years she had a stroke
leaving her unable to walk, and she had a feeding tube. Despite these obstacles, she still enjoyed
those around her.
She is survived by her parent, her brother Dee (Gail) Merritt, sister Rachelle, Grandmas, Grace
Ellen Merritt and Charleen Putnam, nieces and nephews, and numerous uncles and aunts.
Funeral services will be held in the Auburn Ward Church, Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at
11:00. Viewing to precede the funeral will be 9:30-10:45. Following the services interment will
be in the Auburn Cemetery.