Kathy Ann Merriman, 72, of Isabella, MO passed away August 3, 2022 at Glenwood Healthcare in Seymour, MO. She was born September 20, 1949 in Manilla, AR to E.G. and Edna (Sewell) Risley.

She was a homemaker most of her life and owned a restaurant for many years in Isabella. She was loved and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her two sons Donnie Merriman and Shaine Merriman; two sisters Pat Hodges and Jeanne Watson; one brother Dick Risley; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents E.G. and Edna Risley; the father to her children Jim Merriman; and one daughter Angie Ridenour.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Dugginsville Cemetery. The family has honored her wish for cremation. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.