Neoma Merydith

Neoma Elizabeth Merydith, 79, passed away 8:15 am on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 wrapped in the loving arms of her son at Gentle Care Nursing Home. Neoma was born on September 14, 1935 in Pinckneyville, IL the daughter of Charles and Thelma (Saddler) Williams, She married Thomas "Bud" Merydith on August 26, 1951 and he preceded her in death on December 12, 1989. Neoma worked for several years at Willow Manor Nursing home, and was a Nursing Assistant at Good Samaritan Hospital and retired in 1993. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Merydith of Vincennes; son, Michael Merydith of Monroe City; son, Robert Thomas Merydith; sisters, Hazel Newberry of Vincennes, Pattie Welte of Chandler, IN, Donna Williams of Vincennes, Cathi Carie of Washington; brothers, Bill Williams of Newport, IN, Gene Williams of Clinton, IN; grandchildren, Amanda Deffendall of Petersburg, IN, Phillip Merydith of Monroe City, IN, Shawn Merydith of Washington, IN, Zachary Merydith of Vincennes, IN, Micheal Merydith of Vincennes, IN, Evan Merydith of Columbus, IN, Chelsea Sneed of Ninevah, IN, and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Neoma was preceded in death by her husband Thomas "Bud" Merydith, daughter, Sherry Ann Merydith, Son Robbie Warren Merydith, three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services for Neoma will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway with Pastor Ron Fellows officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Monroe City. Friends may visit with Neoma's family from 11:00 am until the hour of service time of 1:00 pm at the funeral home on Friday. On line condolences may be sent at www.goodwinfamilyfh.com.