Merry Jane Maudlin

Merry Jane Maudlin, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away at her residence on September 24, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, September 10, 1954, to John and Dolores Leach. Merry was beloved to all who knew her. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who inspired her friends and family members with her faith, hope, and zeal for life. She was selfless in her devotion to others, supporting her family as a working mother while her husband attended seminary. Merry enjoyed a long career as a legal secretary and paralegal but cherished most the time she spent in Christian worship and with loved ones. She was an active member of Journey Church. She loved the beach and enjoyed cycling with her husband. She is remembered for her loving spirit and joyful laughter. Merry is survived by her husband of 38 years, James; sons Jeremy and Chris and daughters-in-law Brooke and Julie; grandchildren Taylor, James and John; sister Lynda Wright and her husband Jerry; sister Penny Poynter and her husband Dennis; sister Angie Maudlin and her husband D.C.; sisters-in-law Lilly Glass and Joyce Ward, brother-in-law Mark Maudlin and his wife, Andrea; five nieces, and ten nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on September 27, 2011 at Journey Church, 6225-2 Lake Gray Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida. Interment will follow on September 28, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025