Vicki Merrit, 57, passed away on Wednesday, May 9 at her home in Mason. She was born February 8, 1961 to Ernie Petree and Camille Petree. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend to many. She enjoyed spending time with her family sitting around the table sharing a meal, playing games or just having a good talk. Left behind to honor her memory are her mother, Camille Petree of Ripley; four sisters, Rita Parsons of Paris, Jan Hutcherson of Ft. Pillow, Kelly Hundemer of Brighton and Amy Boothe of Ripley; her husband, James Merritt of Mason; three children, Crystal Bell of Jonesboro, AR, Ernie Merritt of Fallon, NV and Belinda Merritt of Burlison and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 at the Spirit Filled Baptist Church, 5432 Asbury Glimp Rd., Ripley, TN