Virginia was born in Taylor County, Florida and was the daughter of the late James “Buddy” and Lona Andrews Sheffield. She moved to Jacksonville in 1948. Mrs. Merritt married her late husband, Robert Lee Merritt Sr. in 1949. They had a son, Robert Merritt Jr. She retired with Jacksonville Film Company after 40 years. Mrs. Virginia was a faithful member of First United Methodist of Jacksonville for many years. She was blessed with such grace and dignity. Her faith was her strongest attribute. Her love was unconditional.
Mrs. Merritt was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Merritt Sr, her son, Robert Lee Merritt, Jr., her parents James (Buddy) and Lona Sheffield, her sister, Mervine Bachanowski and her brother Preston Sheffield.
She is survived by her nephews, Glenn (Faith) Sheffield, Don (Margie) Sheffield, nieces, Yvonne (David) Read and Cyndi (Ricky) Webb, and many great nieces and nephews. She was beyond blessed with an extended family, Alan (Nancy) Asker, Sylvia (John) Barkett, Debbie (David) Buxton, Essie Asker Jr., (Becky Romig)
A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 Main Street Jacksonville, on Friday June 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
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