Edna Merrell peacefully passed away at the North Platte Care Center on April 6, 2024.
Edna, the daughter of Allen and Dorothy Francis, was born November 24, 1937, at Big Springs, NE, where she grew up and attended school. Edna then began waitressing in Big Springs and Ogallala.
On June 6, 1961, Edna married Robert "Bob" Merrell in Julesburg, CO. They spent the first year living in Big Springs then moved to Colorado, living in Sterling and other places until settling in Nunn. They owned a shoe shop in the town of Eaton and Edna worked at the A&W there so they made many trips between Nunn and Eaton. After Bob died, Edna moved to North Platte to be closer to her family.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Neva Francis; daughter, Rotelle Merrell; and great-granddaughter, Misty.
Survivors include her children, Robert Merrell of North Platte, Charles Merrell (Esther) of Papillion, Roberta Murphy (Robert) of Cozad and Robecca Wolever of Greeley, CO; her sister, Mary Bowker (Richard) of North Platte; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and other family.
Cremation was chosen. Memorial service will be 1 p.m., Friday, April19, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Inurnment will in Fort Logan National Cemetery at Denver. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are to the donor's choice. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.