Arlene Louis Merson passed away on October 16th, 2021 in Boca Raton, FL with her family by her side.
Arlene was born on July 16th, 1940 in Meridian, MS. She and her three siblings, Lisa, Marilyn and Michael were raised by their loving parents, Sammy and Ruth Davidson. Arlene was very close with her parents and held their same values of the importance of family, helping those less fortunate and being true to yourself. Additionally, with inspiration from her Orthodox father, Arlene always loved following the Jewish faith Growing up, Arlene was a member of several groups and organizations. She was a majorette, Junior Auxiliary, Dusty (a local high school sorority) and active volunteer in her community. Arlene attended the University of Oklahoma where she met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Merson.
Their instant appreciation for each other was truly special and one of a kind. For 61 years, they shared the greatest love story of all time. In 1961, Arlene and Bob graduated from the University of Oklahoma married and expecting their first child. They moved back to Arlene's hometown of Meridian, MS to start their adult lives. Arlene enjoyed working at her travel agency, leading fundraisers, participating in the Meridian Lively Arts Festival, traveling, hosting holiday parties, playing doubles tennis with Bob, skiing, and, most of all, spending time with her family. Arlene always cherished her family time. She was a wonderful Mother to her children, Michelle Merson and Howard and Caren Merson, and a "DD" and "AD" to her four grandchildren, Sammi, Hannah, Rebecca, and Josh.
Arlene's family described her as strong, loving, silly, and the matriarch of their family. Everyone who knew Arlene adored her smile, humor, kindness, and adorable Southern accent. She lit up every room she entered and always made the people around her feel happy. She was a truly sensational person and will be missed dearly.
If you wish to make a donation in honor of Arlene, please make it to the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian. Donations can be made through the organization's website, mcmmeridian.org, or by writing a check payable to "Mississippi Children's Museum- Meridian" and mailing it to PO Box 1007, Meridian, MS 39302. Their phone number is 601-512-0278.
KRONISH FUNERAL SERVICES - Boca Raton, Fla
Published by Sun-Sentinel on Oct. 24, 2021.
Grant perfect rest on the wings of Your Divine Presence
among the holy and the pure
who shine in the brightness of the firmament
to the soul of Arlene
who has gone to her eternal rest
as all her family and friends
pray for the elevation of her soul.
Her resting place shall be in the Garden of Eden.
Therefore, the Master of mercy will care for her
under the protection of His wings for all time
And bind her soul in the bond of everlasting life.
God is her inheritance and she will rest in peace
and let us say Amen.
