Obituary of Margaret Ruth Daley Merrill

The world lost a true saint, and heaven gained an angel, as Margaret Ruth Daley Merrill, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Gilbert, AZ on Thursday evening, July 7, 2022. Margaret is preceded in death by her eternal companion, Thomas Seth Merrill, her eight siblings, and parents (Willis and Laura Daley). Margaret and Tom are survived by their four children - Tom Merrill (Jeralyn Pixton), Jeanne Meldrum (Bob), Gregg Merrill (DeeDee Reed), and Julie Stapley (Brent). They have 12 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, who affectionately call her Nan. Margaret's life was all about service. While she fulfilled many callings and assignments in her church and community, her entire life was composed of many unsolicited acts of kindness she freely gave to others. Sincere, selfless, caring, sweetness and gratitude are the words that describe Margaret Ruth Daley Merrill. She was "pure class" in all she did and a friend to everyone. Margaret's loving smile would light up a room and invite you into her heart. She will be greatly missed. Cemetery Details Thatcher Cemetery 3944 W. 8th Street Thatcher, AZ 85552 Loading map Previous Events Viewing JUL 15. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (MT) Meldrum Mortuary 52 N Macdonald Mesa, AZ 85201 info@meldrummortuary.com https://www.meldrummortuary.com Loading map Family Prayer JUL 16. 9:00 AM (MT) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1150 W Elliott Road Gilbert, AZ 85233 Loading map Funeral Service JUL 16. 10:00 AM (MT) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1150 W Elliott Road Gilbert, AZ 85233 Loading map Graveside JUL 18. 9:30 AM (MT) Thatcher Cemetery 3944 W. 8th Street Thatcher, AZ 85552 Loading map