Merrien Youpel, 96, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2018.
Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Monia Novadnik. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Youpel. Merrien worked as a reservation specialist for Eastern Airlines. She enjoyed gardening and was Catholic by faith.
She is survived by her daughter, Janice Sontag (Carl Bruce) of Franklin; two grandchildren, Kelley Bates (Ricky) and Kenneth Sontag both of Franklin; four great grandchildren, Payton Sontag, Violet, Kelsie and Scott Elliott and seven great-great grandchildren.
No Services are planned.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to CarePartners Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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