On Friday, September 15, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William Preston Merryman; mother of Beverly (Ray) Edwards, Ronald (Sue) Merryman, and the late William (Teresa) Merryman; sister of Dorothy Payne, Frank and Alvin Gheen; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, September 18, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment Private.