OAK ISLAND — Catherine Ann “Cathy” Merritt, 64, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. Cathy was born June 30, 1955, to the late Earl Hanson Sr. and Patricia Scanlon Hanson. She was a strong Christian woman. Cathy loved the outdoors; she enjoyed hiking, fishing and spending time with her dog, Louie.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Randy Merritt; two sons, Randy Merritt Jr., and his wife, Meghan, and Jason Merritt; four grandchildren and one great-grandson; brother, Earl Hanson Jr., and his wife, Pam; and sister, Patty Hoyle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Denise McCoy.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 5, at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel.
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