Betty D. Merrill, 91, of Cordell, Oklahoma passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 26th, 2020 at the Cordell Christian Home. She was born on April 3rd, 1928 to Fred and Willie (Flowers) Crawford in Hydro, Oklahoma. Betty grew up and attended school in Colony after graduation she attended Southwestern Oklahoma State College. She later moved to Oklahoma City to work while waiting for the love of her life to return from the Army. Betty married Buck Merrill on June 19, 1949 to this union was born 5 Children; Tommy, Randy, Tim, LaDonna and Michele. In 1953, they moved to Cordell, Oklahoma and opened Cordell Manufacturing. Betty loved her family very much and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
 
 
 Survivors include:
 
 5 Children: Tommy Merrill of Cordell, OK
 
 Randy Merrill & wife Kim of Oro City, AZ
 
 Tim Merrill of Cordell, OK
 
 LaDonna Luedtke & husband John of Katy, TX
 
 Michele Gregg & husband Lee of Cordell, OK
 
 12 Grandchildren
 
 Many other family members and friends
 
 
 Preceded in death by her Parents: Fred & Willie Crawford, Husband: Buck Merrill and 2 Brothers.
 
 
 Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 30, 2020
 
 Lawnview Cemetery
 
 Cordell, Oklahoma
 
 
 Visitation: 1:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2020
 
 Ray and Martha's Funeral Home
 
 Cordell, Oklahoma