Jonathan-Claire - Person Sheet
Jonathan-Claire - Person Sheet
NameMERRILL, Barbara , 3C3R
FatherMERRILL, Walter Earl (1915-2003)
Mothervon CANNON, Frances (1915-2000)
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Barbara Merrill Nickles, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on April 21, 2013.

She was born in Charleston on August 31, 1940, a daughter of Walter E. and Frances Von Cannon Merrill.

Barbara graduated from Chicora High School. She went on to attend and graduate from Lander University and soon after married Dr. Roy Nickles.

She lived in Hendersonville, NC, New Orleans, LA, Fort Walton Beach, FL and Charleston. Barbara served as President of the Charleston County Medical Society Auxiliary, where she helped start the original Charleston Ghost walks. She was also active in the Junior Women's Club and the Charleston Garden Club.

Barbara attended Westminster Presbyterian Church where she was active for many years and worked with the pre-school where she started the first recycling efforts. She loved Lowcountry food, mystery novels, ghost stories, socializing and traveling with her family. Barbara was a true Southern lady - full of grace, poise and respect for others. She was always proud to call Charleston home.

She is survived by her husband, Roy, her three children - Alicia, Kristina and Jeffery, and seven grandchildren - Merrill Anne, Nolan, Scarlett, Pierce, Alyssa, Alanna and Becky.
Last Modified 17 Oct 2021Created 3 Mar 2022 by Robert Avent