"being a Ringgold cty resident for many years, am sending you sympathies from the time knew Meri then and in Ames. "
In loving memory of
Meredith "Merri" Kepley
January 19, 1930 - January 5, 2016
Meredith Donnelle Link Kepley, 85, died January 5, 2016 at the Israel Family Hospice House. A gathering of friends and family will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames. A celebration of life funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2016 at First United Methodist Church in Ames with burial to follow at Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Merri was born January 19, 1930 in Clearfield, Iowa to William Link and Edith Walter. She attended Creston High School, graduating in 1948. Later that year she married David Kepley in Winterset, Iowa. Merri was an Avon representative for 40 years, while helping with the family towing and repair business. Merri was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and loved to cheer on Iowa State. She was an excellent seamstress, great knitter, and wonderful cook. Merri was a devoted wife, mother, and grand-mother- she was the glue that kept the family together.
Merri is survived by her husband, David, children; David (Vicki) Kepley Jr., Doyle (Betty) Kepley, Danny (Sue) Kepley, and Denise (David) Wirth all of Ames, 12 grandchildren, and 22 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers; Arlo, Frank, Robert, Donald, and Merritt "Mert" Link, and one sister, Ruth Kepley.
Memorials may be directed to the Israel Family Hospice House.
Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Dave, so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with your family,"
"David & Family
We are so sorry to hear of
Meri's death. She was such
a fighter, but now she is at
peace. Will always remember our visits with you both. Hang tough."
"David & Family
We are so sorry to hear of
Meri's death. She was such
a fighter, but now she is at
peace. Will always remember our visits with you both. Hang tough."
"David ,so sorry to hear of Merri's passing. Have such fond memories of the two of you attending the Zion alumni banquets. God bless you & your family. Geraldine Green Bartlett"
"David ,so sorry to hear of Merri's passing. Have such fond memories of the two of you attending the Zion alumni banquets. God bless you & your family. Geraldine Green Bartlett"
"Merri was a delightful person, a wonderful Avon representative, and a friend for me for many years. She will be missed by many."
"We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family."