Ileen Faye Brown Merritt, 69, of Maysville, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at UK Markey Cancer Center in Lexington.
She was born September 13, 1951, in Mason County, a daughter of the late Johnie Randolph and Edna Ileen Fields Brown.
Faye was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, rock work in the yard, and spending time with family.
She is survived by one son, Johnie Allen Merritt of Maysville; one daughter, Ellen Randolph Becker of Grand Rapids, Michigan, one brother, Julian Eugene Brown of Maysville; one sister, Rosemary Kaye Hardeman of Maysville; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Jerry Donald Merritt; one brother, James Brown; and three sisters, Theresa Arrasmith, Lana Caudill, and Bettie Truesdell.
At the request of the family, a memorial service will be at a later date.
Tollesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.globefamilyfc.com.
