Stacy Yemiko Merriweather Born August 30, 1964 in Evansville, Indiana.
Stacy Yemiko Merriweather, 60, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Deaconess Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Dora Jane (Howard) and Jesse Lee Merriweather.
Stacy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and family matriarch, known for her loving nature and her ability to bring joy to those around her. She had a special talent for making banana pudding, a dish that became a cherished tradition among her loved ones. Above all, Stacy found joy in spending time with her family, and her legacy will live on through the many lives she touched.
Stacy is preceded in death by her parents, son Larion Hester, brothers Wilbert and Bruce Howard, sister Ericka Armstead, and great-grandson Messiah Axion.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Detrich Merriweather, Deonte Hester (Kiara Williams) ,
Amitra (Adrian) Jackson and Lachella Hester; thirteen grandchildren: Nastasia Durham, Charles Reynolds, Daylen Fairrow, KaNiah Hester, Deonte Hester Jr., Daijuan Hester, Kiyona Hester, Martez Smith, Adrian Jackson Jr., Adri'Yana Jackson and Adri'Yel Jackson, A'Daion Pendleton, Zion Pendleton, as well as her former partner and father of her kids Lawrence Hester. Great grandkids Iyanna Williams, Kamya Hooks, Keyston and Cardi Anthony. Stacy is also survived by two sisters, Vickie Groves and LaTonia Merriweather; four brothers, Jesse Merriweather Jr., Terry Merriweather, Michael Johnson and Kent Johnson. Special friends Shelby and Keisha; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will all miss her deeply.
A celebration of Stacy's life will be held at McFarland Baptist church January 23. Viewing at 11am and service to follow
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Stacy Yemiko Merriweather, 60, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Deaconess Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Dora Jane (Howard) and Jesse Lee Merriweather.
Stacy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and family matriarch, known for her loving nature and her ability to bring joy to those around her. She had a special talent for making banana pudding, a dish that became a cherished tradition among her loved ones. Above all, Stacy found joy in spending time with her family, and her legacy will live on through the many lives she touched.
Stacy is preceded in death by her parents, son Larion Hester, brothers Wilbert and Bruce Howard, sister Ericka Armstead, and great-grandson Messiah Axion.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Detrich Merriweather, Deonte Hester (Kiara Williams) ,
Amitra (Adrian) Jackson and Lachella Hester; thirteen grandchildren: Nastasia Durham, Charles Reynolds, Daylen Fairrow, KaNiah Hester, Deonte Hester Jr., Daijuan Hester, Kiyona Hester, Martez Smith, Adrian Jackson Jr., Adri'Yana Jackson and Adri'Yel Jackson, A'Daion Pendleton, Zion Pendleton, as well as her former partner and father of her kids Lawrence Hester. Great grandkids Iyanna Williams, Kamya Hooks, Keyston and Cardi Anthony. Stacy is also survived by two sisters, Vickie Groves and LaTonia Merriweather; four brothers, Jesse Merriweather Jr., Terry Merriweather, Michael Johnson and Kent Johnson. Special friends Shelby and Keisha; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will all miss her deeply.
A celebration of Stacy's life will be held at McFarland Baptist church January 23. Viewing at 11am and service to follow
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