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Lula Mae Shepard Merritt

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Official Obituary of

Lula Mae Shepard Merritt

May 8, 1927 ~ January 31, 2026 (age 98) 98 Years Old

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Lula Mae Merritt Obituary

Lula Mae Shepard Merritt, 98, departed this earthly existence in Saturday January 31, 2026. Funeral service at 11:30 AM Saturday February 14, 2026 at Maple Temple U.C.C., 304 Dacian Road, Raleigh, NC 27610. Visitation and viewing is from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM prior to the service. Public viewing from 1:00 - 6:00 PM at Haywood Funeral Home.

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Services

Public Viewing

Friday
February 13, 2026
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Haywood Funeral Home
2415 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27603

Visitation & Viewing

Saturday
February 14, 2026
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Maple Temple United Church of Christ
304 Dacian Road
Raleigh, NC 27610

Funeral Service

Saturday
February 14, 2026
11:30 AM
Maple Temple United Church of Christ
304 Dacian Road
Raleigh, NC 27610

Interment following funeral service

Saturday
February 14, 2026
Carolina Biblical Gardens
1530 Creech Road
Garner, NC 27529

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