Lyla V. Merrick, 77, from Filion, passed away peacefully at her home on June 29, 2014.

Lyla was born on January 27, 1937 in Lansing to the late Lyle and Vera (Ames) Arnold.

On August 31, 1956, Lyla married Donald Merrick in Port Huron.

Lyla graduated from Port Huron High School in 1954. She was an avid bowler, took great pleasure in shopping including a trip to the Mall of America, a big fan of the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Lions. Lyla loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Lyla is survived by her husband of 57 years, Donald; children: Vicki (Terry) Tarasoff of Sterling Heights, LeighAnne Merrick of Clinton Township, and Kelly (Jeff) Holtz of Warren; grandchildren: Randy, Kimm (David), Melissa (Dan), Daniel (Christina), and Meagan (Michael); great-grandchildren: Austin, Landon, Brayden, Hayden, Mason and Hannah; brother Larry Arnold and Vernita of Port Huron; brother-in-law Brad Wilkens of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

Lyla was preceded in death by two sisters: Marilyn Wilkens and Nancy Devlin; and a great-grandchild Gabriella.

Funeral services will be held at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Wednesday, July 2nd at 11a.m. with Pastor Phil Tousley officiating.

Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1st and on Wednesday, July 2nd from 10:00 – 11 a.m. at the MacAlpine Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com