Betty Merola

December 12, 1937 - August 25, 2020
Betty Merola

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Betty Merola, age 82, passed away peacefully August 25, 2020.  She was born December 12, 1937 in Croghan, NY.

Later, her family settled in Rome, NY where she attended school. After graduation she worked as a secretary on Griffis AFB in Rome, NY where she met her husband, Clem Merola, who was stationed on the base there. They were married on June 29, 1957.

Shortly after they were married, the newlyweds moved to Clem’s hometown, Staten Island, NY where they raised a family. After Clem’s retirement as a police detective for the Port Authority of NY & NJ they moved to Florida, where they lived for 32 years. They have been happy to make their new home in the Dana Hill Community for the past 3 years. Betty thoroughly enjoyed her new home and community where she made many new friends and was well liked by all.

Betty enjoyed cooking, puzzles, camping with family and friends, cruises, singing and having fun. She loved comedy, telling jokes and making people laugh.

Betty is survived by her loving husband, Clem Merola; her brothers, Harold Marolf and George Marolf and her sister, Jean Marolf; 4 children, Ann Marie Rivera, Richard Merola, Teresa Sheffield and Thomas Merola & their spouses; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

She will be dearly missed for her sense of humor and sweet smile.  Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 1pm in the chapel of Shuler Funeral Home, with Father Christian Cook officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.


Service

Saturday, August 29, 2020
1:00 PM

Shuler Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
125 Orr's Camp Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Visitation

Saturday, August 29, 2020
12:00 PM

Shuler Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
125 Orr's Camp Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • August 27, 2020
    Kathy Pressley says:
    Terrie I’m truly sorry for the loss of your Mom! You will miss her more each day! Cherish the great times you had with her and keep those close to your ❤️ heart! Prayers are with you and your family now and later on!

  • August 28, 2020
    Michele Benson says:
    Terrie and family, We were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You were there for us when Mom passed, we're soooo sorry we can't be with you now. What a blessing to have her so close for the past 3 years. Call anytime you need to. She will always be with you, she knew how much you loved her. Hold on to your memories, they will help you down the road. Love you all!!!

  • August 28, 2020
    Leisa Frye says:
    I am so very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to the family.

  • August 28, 2020
    Kim Wilson says:
    Terrie, I am sorry for the unexpected loss of your mother. She was blessed to have such a loving daughter. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult.

  • August 28, 2020
    Carol says:
    My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.