Toni Dee Merritt

Toni Dee Merritt, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., died at UAMS in Little Rock, Ark., on Nov. 14, 2017. She was born on April 7, 1947 in Abilene, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Norman "NF" Merritt and Barbara Prothro Merritt and her beloved fur babies, Ivy and Holly. She is survived by her brother, Ken Merritt of Fayetteville, Ark.,; her nieces, Stacey Smith of Fayetteville, Ark.; and Rachel Merritt of Aurora, Colo.; and nephews, Skylar Merritt of Fayetteville, Ark.; and great-nephew, Preston Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sebastian County Humane Society at 3800 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith, Ark. 72904. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.