Bronna Merritt

Bronna Dale Deaton Merritt, 90, of Charlotte, passed Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Union in Monroe.

Graveside services, 3:00 PM, Saturday, at Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro, with Pastor Greg Baker officiating.

Born September 3, 1935, in Stanly Co., NC, Mrs. Merritt was the daughter of the late Carroll Floyd Deaton and Grace Morris Robbins. After graduating from Troy High School, she earned her Bachelor's Degree in education form High Point College, and her Master's Degree in education with a certification in working with exceptional children from UNC-Greensboro. She received the STAR teacher award in Georgia and was a member of Association of Children with Learning Disabilities (A.C.L.D.) She retired her education career from the Randolph County School System. Afterwards, she ran the Smart Shop in Asheboro for several years tutoring children.

Mrs. Merritt was a member of Central Church in Charlotte. She was an avid reader, a faithful Christian, and a loving mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Merritt was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Eugene Merritt, granddaughter, Arianna Merritt, and brothers, Reece Deaton and Bobby Deaton.

Surviving are her son, Gene Merritt and daughter-in-law, Laura Merritt of Charlotte; grandchildren, Ellowyn Merritt, Jon Isaac Merritt, and Arabella Merritt.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Asheboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Church, 5301 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270.