On July 31^st 2025 peacefully at Oaklands, aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Stan (Coke) Merriman. Loved mother and mother in law of Ann and Hugh Davidson (Scotland), Kevin and Sandy, Sue and Wayne Bethell, and Neil. Special grandma/nana of Jenny, Alan, Kelly, Ben, Crystal, Karl, Wayne, Danny, Chris and their partners. A great grandma to 10. At Carol’s request a private service has been held. Communications to the Merriman family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3144.