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Crystal Merritt

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Crystal Neavins Merritt, passed away on September 22, 2021. Crystal Neavins-Merritt was born in Chicago, IL on April 2, 1965 to Otis and Jane Neavins. She was a beautiful bundle of joy, weighing in at 11 pounds. Her mom lovingly called her honey.  

She attended Marillac House and Our Lady of Sorrows in her early years. After moving to Bellwood, IL she attended Roosevelt Middle School.  Crystal is a proud graduate of Proviso West. She continued her education at Wilma Boyd School of Travel in Pittsburgh, PA.

Crystal met a young man,  Shentel Merritt, and they were united in holy matrimony on May 23, 1998. To this union one daughter was born. Jade S. Merritt  was welcomed into the family on October 2, 2000.

Crystal worked at. UPS during her single years. The newly weds moved to Fort Bragg Army Base in Fayetteville, NC to begin their marriage.  Upon returning to Illinois Crystal was employed by Hilton Hotels and later the Marriott Renaissance.  Crystal was happy child growing  into a beautiful woman. Blessing her family and friends with her beautiful  smile is the way she will be remembered. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and acknowledged her faith openly. 

Crystal made her transition on September 22, 2021. Her grandparents and several cousins preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memories a faithful Husband- Shentel , Daughter-Jade, Parents-Otis Neavins, Jr. (Barbara) & Jane Williams, Father-in-law- Ronald W. Merritt (Brenda), Aunts- Louise Clark,, Vivian Clark, Shelley Clark, Connie Clark, Theo Coleman, Delores Neavins, Uncle-Clarence Nevins, Sr., Brother-Otis Neavins, Jr., Brother-laws-Ronald S. Merritt (Theo), Frederick Merritt (GiGi) Sister-in-law-Chevette Hardin (Kelly),  Step-Sister-Joann Clemons,  and Step-father, Joseph Williams. Crystal will be loved and missed by her many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Burial will take place at 2pm on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Windridge Memorial Park, 7014 S. Rawson Bridge Rd., Cary.

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  1. Andrea Dixon

    December 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    So sorry to hear this she was a lovely person I know her from Proviso West High School Andrea Dixon

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  2. Sanja

    December 17, 2022 at 11:42 pm

    I met Crystals in High School. She was beautiful inside and out. I was saddened to hear the news of her passing. Rest in Heaven my friend. My sincerest condolences to her family.

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