Jill Marie Merritt

Jill Marie (Johnston) Merritt passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the age of 41. She was born on August 28, 1974 in Emporia, Kansas. She graduated from Evanston High School in Evanston, Wyoming with the Class of 1992 and went on to Vocational Technical School in order to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Business. Jill was a member of the Nazarene Church in Plainville and enjoyed listening to country music as well as 80’s rock. She loved socializing and being around friends and family. She looked forward to daily visits with customers at Alta where she worked as an Assistant Manager, and was a huge fan of Facebook and Snapchat. Never a stranger to anyone, she couldn’t go anywhere without seeing somebody she knew. Recently, she was able to introduce Justina to her father and Johnston Grandparents. Jill is survived by her daughter Justina L. Merritt of Plainville; parents Richard and Glenda Palmberg of Plainville; and brother Jason Palmberg and wife Laurissa of Henderson, NV. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Jack Kennard, and Fred and Winifred Palmberg. Words are not enough to describe the unconditional love between Jill and her daughter Justina. Justina was the love of her life and the treasure of her heart. Jill will be greatly missed, but the legacy of her life and love will last forever. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery near Palco.