Cathy Marie Sprinkle Merrill
May 17, 1954 ~ October 30, 2022
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden- Cathy Marie Sprinkle Merrill, 68, of Arden, went to be with her Heavenly Father at her home Sunday, October 30th, 2022.
A lifelong resident of Asheville, Cathy was born May 17, 1954 to the late Coy and Betty Jean Sprinkle. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jobe Sprinkle.
Cathy worked 42 years in Physical Therapy Healthcare. She had the most loving, caring and giving heart and always put her family first. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, her cat Baby, gardening and cooking family meals.
Left to cherish her is her loving husband of 52 years, Tommy Merrill; her daughters, Stacy Merrill Holland (Eric) of Buford, Georgia and Ashley Merrill Hanrahan (Patrick) of Charlotte, North Carolina; grandchildren, Aiden Holland (17), Ayla Holland (14), Sutton Hanrahan (4) and Lawson Hanrahan (5 months); sister, Mary Ann Riggins (Bobby) of Candler and several nieces and nephews as well as her dearest friends, Karen Cogburn and Sue Quinzi.
A Celebration of Cathy’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously asks that you consider making a contribution in Cathy’s memory to the Asheville Humane Society.
Services
Celebration of Life: November 4, 2022 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Good friend Tommy. So sorry is not enough to say when you loose some one dear as Cathy. She was a super person and friend. You and your family always in our thoughts Gene Beaver Family.
never to be forgotten. Heaven shines a little brighter since her spirit has come home!
Mary Ann, please accept my love and prayers in the loss of your beloved sister! I will be out of town on Sunday so I won’t be able to come to her service but, know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers! Love you, Linda
Mary Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. Cathy was one of the sweetest girls I knew. I pray your sweet memories will comfort you
Mary Ann…….My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tommy we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Cathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. David and Ginger Cox
Tommy, Please accept Dora and my condolences on the passing of your wife Cathy.
Larry and Dot
I had the honor of meeting Cathy and getting to know here through our shared dear friend, Sue Quinzi. I was struck by how big her heart was and always wondered how all that love fit in her petite little body. My life was made better for having had the privilege of sharing time with her. Heaven certainly is brighter with her light in it.
My sincere condolences to Tommy, her daughters and their families, her sister and her lifelong friends.
MaryAnn, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God provide the comfort you need.