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Shirley V. Mergler, of Henrico, departed this life Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Alfred L. and Marie T. Vunck. Mrs. Mergler leaves to cherish her memories; A loving husband of 70 years, Franklin L. Mergler, Sr.; Three children, Franklin L. Mergler, Jr. (Murile), Robin Rockwell (Dave), and David Mergler, Sr.; Six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

When Shirley was younger, she was an avid gardener. She enjoyed traveling and loved to cruise. She was great at fishing, and would have the fellows scratching their heads wondering “How did she scale that trout so fast?”

The family of Mrs. Shirley Mergler wishes to express sincere thanks and gratitude to all of her loving caretakers at Sunrise of Richmond.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Woody Funeral Home- Parham. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park.