Sharon "Shari" Merkey , age 62 of Manistee, Michigan died Friday June 22, 2018 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

She was born on November 3, 1955 in Manistee, Michigan daughter of the late Harold & Eleanore (Jados) Merkey. She was a graduate of Manistee High School with the class of 1973. She attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan and she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Special Education. She was currently employed as the office manager at ServPro.

She is survived by her sister; Rogene L. Chalker of Manistee, MI. Numerous cousins also survive her.

She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Paul Chalker.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Monday evening, July 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Reverend Zeljko Guberovic officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee.

The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening one hour prior to the Memorial Service to receive friends.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.