Carol J. Merrill, 84, of Veedersburg, passed away unexpectedly at 3:30 AM Sunday March 26, 2017 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Crawfordsville, Indiana. She was born March 15, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of Arthur S. and Mabel M (Stanfford) Blunk. She is preceded in death by three sons, Timothy, Fred, and Terry Merrill. Surviving family include a daughter LuAnn Dowdell, Fort Wayne IN; a son Arthur Merrill, Lafayette IN; eight grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Dickerson Funeral Home is assisting the family.