Frankie Oreta Merrill

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Frankie Oreta Merrill

of Harrison, AR

January 12, 1933 - July 1, 2017

Frankie O. Merrill, age 84 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on July 1, 2017. Frankie was born in Soperton, Georgia, where she dedicated her life to nursing and her family. She enjoyed the love of horseback riding and Rodeo competition. Since 1978 Frankie has called Harrison Arkansas her home. Frankie was a loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and had just recently become a great, great, grandmother.

She is survived by a daughter, Terry Risley, a grandson, John Wilson and his wife Hsiao-Lan of Texas; 3 great- grandchildren; Cher Bench and her husband Andy of Texas, Rachelle Perry of Texas and Devon Wilson of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Frankie is also survived by a great- great grandchild Elizabeth Bench and a dog named Rowdy.

A private family viewing was held Monday, July 3, 2017, at Roller Christenson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations be made to the Disabled Veteran's Organization in Frankie's honor, as this was a charity that was very close to her heart. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45250.





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Kristine Chaney
Flippin, AR
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Friday, April 23, 2021

I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I hope your doing well.

Dr. Glenn & Jo Ella Buck
Bauxite, AR
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Thursday, July 6, 2017

We were saddened to hear of Frankie`s passing & send you, her family our deepest sympathy & pray our Heavenly Father will comfort & strengthen you during this very trying time in your lives! We always enjoyed meeting up with Frankie & comparing notes on the family. Especially the grand & great grand kids. We, like you will certainly miss her!