Lucille Merrell was born March 7, 1930 in Lost City, Oklahoma to Ruby Beatrice (Collins) and Bidie Joe Johnson. After attending Wagoner Public Schools, Lucille married Floyd Felix Merrell on May 8, 1948. They enjoyed a full life together until his passing in 1988.

Lucille was employed in several different positions before retirement, including at the Wagoner County Sheriff's office. Many people fondly recall her welcoming smile when she was a Walmart greeter.

Lucille enjoyed reading and sewing and was an avid macramé artist. She always grew a big vegetable garden. Her family all deem her to be the best cook ever. Each had their favorites, including her homemade fudge, peanut brittle (Mike's pick) and no bake cookies (Randy's pick). In her later years Lucille loved reminiscing about the good memories she shared with family.

Lucille departed this life Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Muskogee, Oklahoma at the age of 92 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Merrell; her parents, Ruby and Bidie Johnson; siblings, Grace Owens, Marie Yarbrough, Jim Johnson and Jack Johnson; four nephews and two nieces.

Survivors include two sons, Randy Merrell of Wagoner, Oklahoma and Mike Merrell and wife, Marcia of Beasley, Texas; grandchildren and their families, Michael Merrell Jr, wife Stephanie and children, Kendall, James and Micah, all of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Emily Zwahr and husband Justin and children, Tenley and Carson, all of Needville, Texas; sisters, Johnnie Blanket of Wagoner, Oklahoma, Pat Proctor of Wagoner, Oklahoma, Sybil Jackson of Texas and Linda Pannell of Texas; brother, Everett Johnson of Wagoner, Oklahoma; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing will begin at 10 am and continue through the Visitation from 5 – 7 pm on Monday at Mallett Funeral Home.

The Funeral service will be graveside at 10 am Tuesday, July 26 in Pioneer Cemetery in Wagoner, Oklahoma, with the Reverend Mark Pointer officiating.