Mary Kathryn Merrick,69 of Columbus passed away Tuesday May 12, 2009 at her home. She had previously worked at Bartholomew County Hospital, Newsom Industies and Cummins Engine Co. She was a member of Clifford Order of Eastern Star, charter member of Hartsville Baptist Church, attended the St. Louis Crossing Independent Methodist Church and loved to eat out with the Lunch Bunch. She was a 1957 graduate of Hope High School. The funeral will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with the Rev. Barry Goodman officiating. Calling with be Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00.a.m. An Eastern Star memorial service will be on friday at8:00 p.m. Burial will be at Bear Creek Cemetery in Jennings Co. Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor's choice of charities. Born in Bartholomew Co. December 29,1939, she was the daughter of Loran and Pauline Herring Wiley. Survivors include sons Greg and Darren Merrick of Columbus and Brett Merrrick of Indianapolis; a grandson Tyler Merrick of Columbus; a sister Sibyl (Bill) McHaffey of Hope. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter Angel Marie Merrick. Online condolences may be sent to the Merrick family at www.normanfuneralhome.net.