Myrtle Mercer

Myrtle Ann Head Mercer, 60, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus. Born in Amory on October 21, 1958, she was a daughter to Bill and Ann Lillie Heard Head. She attended Greenwood Springs School and was a life-long resident of the Athens and Quincy communities. Her hobbies included fishing and sewing, but her favorite time spent was with her grandchildren. Prior to her becoming a homemaker, she worked in the commissary at the Columbus Air Force Base. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home in Amory with Bro. Rodney Waycaster officiating. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Mercer of Athens; son, Harvey Wallace (Jennifer) of Athens; one daughter, Lola Cockerham of Athens; one brother, Jake Head (Elaine); grandchildren, Tyler Lee, Lorionna Lee, Samuel Wallace, Kelsey Wallace, Layla Cockerham, and Tavern Cockerham; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Head; two sisters, Billie May Harris and Charlotte Head. Visitation will be on Saturday evening from 4 until service time. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at clevelandmoffettfuneralhome.com