Merrietta Ann Cook age 55 of Dayton, OH was born June 28, 1966 to Hollie and Mary Cook. She was Educated in the Dayton Public School system and graduated from Dunbar High School. She was employed by Dayton Public Schools many years as a Secretary.
Anyone that knew Merrietta knew her for the BIG SMILE that she always kept on her face. You could never tell if she was upset mad or sad because she always stayed smiling. Merrietta was such an outgoing person and was always the “life of the party!” She loved her children and grandchildren who meant the absolute world to her. She enjoyed spending time with family and special friends.
On Saturday, March 19, 2022 Merrietta transitioned from this life to be in the presence of the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollie and Mary Cook and her loving baby brother, Derrick Cook.
Merrietta leaves to cherish Precious memories and celebrate her life; (4) loving children, Marquanna, Marquann, Markeshea, and Mark Watson Jr., (3) adored grandchildren, Mhyia Watson, Rashiea Groves, and Jaden Groves; (4) brothers, Hollie Jr, Howard (Roxanne) Cook, Michael and Adrian (Tamika) Cook; (2) sisters, Yvette (Mike), and Monica Norman; special sister-in-law, Tamika Lovett; special cousin, Anita Atwater and Amanda Lovett; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members whom she also loved dearly and special friends, Carrie Williams, Amanda Lovett and Cherise Packnett.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45416, with Reverend Robert Jackson officiating. Walk through visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com.