Mrs. Nellie Frances Bell Merrill

Mrs. Nellie Frances Bell Merrill, age 85, passed away April 4, 2012 at her Indianapolis residence. The daughter of Carlos and Ethel M. Banks Bell, Nellie was born December 7, 1926 in Trimble County, Kentucky.

A faithful member of Heather Hills Baptist Church, Nellie was a homemaker.

Nellie is survived her husband, John W. Merrill and daughter, Vicki A. Merrill, both of Indianapolis.

Pastors David Bower and Bob Hays will officate at a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. April 5, 2012 at Hendryx Mortuary, Cumberland Chapel - 11636 East Washington Street, where friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Committal service and burial will be in the Carrollton I.O.O.F. Cemetery - Carrollton, Kentucky at 11:00 a.m. April 7, 2012.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heather Hills Baptist Church - 1421 North German Church Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46229.