Patricia M. Merritt, Branson West, MO, daughter of William and Lola (Doral) Springer, was born June 20, 1954 in Harrison, AR and departed this life on December 30, 2020.

Patricia had been a resident of the area for twenty-six years, moving here from Aurora, MO.  She worked with her husband, Bill, in their auction and property management businesses.  Together they raised five children.  She was an active member of the Sycamore Log Church.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Derwin Springer.

Survivors include: her husband of forty-eight years, William Merritt of Branson West, MO; two sons, William Merritt Jr and wife, Natalie of Reeds Spring, MO and Brandon Merritt of Reeds Spring, MO; three daughters, Amy Romesburg of Galena, MO, Carrie Rogers and husband, Joey of Branson West, MO and Melissa Merritt of Monett, MO; three sisters, Linda Blades of Aurora, MO, Debbie Stover of Aurora, MO and Pamela Gunn of Aurora, MO; fourteen grandchildren; one great grandchild and a host of other family and friends.

A Memorial Service for Patricia will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at New Testament Christian Church Reeds Spring, MO With Larry Sifford officiating.  Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.