Olean Gorum Merritt, 68, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013. Graveside services were held Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Brooks Cemetery with Johnson Funeral Home directing arrangements. Ms. Merritt is survived by her daugthers, Donna J. Davis, Red Level, Ala., Sherrie Thompson, Bay Minette, Ala., and Donna Owens, Evergreen, Ala.; sisters, Barbara Gomillion, McKenzie, Ala., Margie Palmer, Prattville, Ala., and Jewel Halford, Red Level, Ala.; brother, George Gorum, Andalusia, Ala.; and six grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.johnsongeorgiana.com.