In Memory of

Mary

Occo

Merritt

Ferguson

Obituary for Mary Occo Merritt Ferguson

Mary Occo Merritt Ferguson entered eternal rest on June 22, 2019 at the age of 66. She was born on June 30, 1952 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Joe and Occo (Coffman) Merritt and had two siblings: Gary Merritt and Marsha Merritt. On March 29, 1980, she married Rick Ferguson; they had three children: Tara, Emily, and Alex. She and Rick lived in La Vernia, Texas for nearly three decades where they taught at La Vernia High School. Mary leaves behind many friends and family members who love her. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at La Vernia Church of Christ.

Funeral Service
Thursday, June 27, 2019
2:00 p.m.
La Vernia Church of Christ
La Vernia, TX

Mr. Keith Johanson will officiate the service. A graveside service and burial will be held at Hopper Cemetery in Caddo Gap, Arkansas on Monday, July 1, 2019, at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, https://www.abta.org/.