Diane "Dee Dee" Merck

Diane "Dee Dee" Merck, 60, of Bessemer City, passed away on October 27, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born February 13, 1961, in Germany, daughter of the late Steve Bradley and Marie Di Francia Bradley.

A memorial service will be held  3:00pm Sunday,  November 14, 2021, at Mount Holly Church of God, 208 Rankin Avenue, Mount Holly, officiated by Pastor Dennis Bean.

The family will receive friends 2-3 pm prior to the service at the church.

Dee Dee is survived by her children, Mary Hilliard (Larry), Nikki Arnold, Steve Riles (Morgan), Timothy Riles; grandchildren, Lacey Riles, Megan Steele, Angel Quickel, Abigail Riles, Cheyenne Riles, Elizabeth Riles, Ashton Riles, Trey Riles, Clayton Ruggles, Gabriel Ruggles, Ariel Fuller, Eloise Arnold; great-granddaughter, Addison Ruggles; brothers, David Laux, Steven Laux and Richard Bradley; sister, Christine Collins.

In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Merck; sister, Sandra Rigdon; brother, Scott Bradley.

Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia.