Mrs. Rosemary C. Merriman, 98, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Tallahatchie General Hospital Extended Care Facility.  She was born April 10, 1924 in Clarksdale to Pete and Rosa Serio Campassi.  Rosemary was a devoted member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Grenada.  She worked alongside her husband and managed Conerly's Shoe Store in Grenada for many years.  Mrs. Merriman served as President of the American Legion Auxiliary from 1996-1997.  She also served as Youth and Children Chairman as well as Americanism Chairman in the Auxiliary.  Rosemary enjoyed many years of service as Girls State Director.  She was also an avid golfer.  While her devotion to her church and her country were evident, her family was paramount to her.  She will be remembered as a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother for generations to come.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 13, 2022 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Grenada with Father Arokia Savio officiating.  Interment will follow in the Merriman family plot at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Grenada.  Family and friends will gather from 9:00 AM until service time Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda Kay Vaughn of Ridgeland, Jennifer Lou Ivy (Dub) of Florence and Margaret Ann Wimberley (Randy) of Grenada; two sons, Ronald J. Merriman, Sr., (Barbara) and Patrick H. Merriman, both of Grenada; a daughter-in-law, Martha Merriman of Grenada; brother, Sam Campassi(Nancy) of Spear Fish, SD; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 71 years, Edwin Harold Merriman, Sr., son, Edwin Harold Merriman, Jr. and three brothers, Robert, Pete and Charles Campassi.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Forrest, Scott Forrest, Hal Merriman, John Lake Merriman, Joey Merriman and Patrick Merriman.

The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the Staff of Tallahatchie General Hospital Extended Care Facility for the exceptional loving care provided to Mrs. Merriman.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).