Deborah Rene Merry
August 24, 1964 - April 8, 2018
Deborah Rene Merry, 53, formerly of Cayuga, passed away quietly at home on April 8, 2018. She was born to Albert Benjamin and Marion Jean Scott Merry on August 24, 1964 in Danville, IL. Rene grew up in Gessie, IN and Cayuga, IN., and was a graduate of North Vermilion High School.
She is survived by her mother Jean Merry, brothers Michael Merry and Steven Merry, sister, Lori (Kurt) Gebhart, nieces Brittany Hill and Klaire Gebhart, and her very special great niece Aubrey Grace Ellis. Rene was preceded in death by her father Ben Merry.
Rene enjoyed working in many different arts and crafts. At home, she enjoyed watching British television shows. She traveled throughout the Midwest visiting quilt shows, historic mansions, and museums. Rene traveled to Mesa Verde NP in Colorado to see the Native American cliff dwellings.
On one of her most memorable birthdays, she took a hot air balloon ride and was always excited to talk about the experience. In 2012, Rene fulfilled a long standing dream of attending the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, NM, and visiting the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, NM.
Private family graveside rites were held at Sunset Cemetery in Danville where Rene was laid to rest beside her father. Robison Chapel in Catlin was in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.