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Obituary For Daphiney Eyvonn Merritt Jones
Mrs. Daphiney Eyvonn Merritt Jones, of Panama City, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at VITAS in Panama City, Florida.
She was a graduate of Grand Ridge High School.
Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM from the sanctuary of Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church located at 4691 Hwy 162 in Marianna, Florida where the Reverend Orenza Waddell, Jr. is the pastor with Elder Curtis Lindesay, officiating.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Mrs. Jones will lie in repose at the church from 12:00 Noon until time for the service.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.
She leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:
Mother: Beverly Merritt of Panama City, Florida
Father: Reuben Merritt, Jr. of Marianna, Florida
Three Sons: Torrius Boles, Chavorez Williams and Jacoreyon Jones all of Panama City, Florida
Two Daughters: Destiny Denson of Alabama and Karionda Wilkerson of Marianna, Florida
One Sister: Tammy N. Merritt Gardner of Atlanta, Georgia
One Brother: Reuben Merritt, III, of Tallahassee, Florida
Nine Grandchildren, Two Great-Grandchildren And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.
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Daphiney was an inspiration to anyone who knew her. She could and did push through all barriers, pain and obstacles to take care of those she loved. She was an example of love and responsibility beyond what was truly hers. She gave love to all, even people who chose to oppose her. She walked in God's light on earth and it helps my heart knowing she basks in His glory beside Him now. Her pain and struggles are over and her example will live on inside my heart and mind as I traverse my path. She left me with the blessing of having known and respected her. I hear her advice in my head and I make this promise to her. I will heed your advice and with your guidance from above, we will prevail. Thank you, Daphiney, for your wisdom, your faith, your example and your loyalty. You are thought of always. Love to you.
To your family, I wish you nothing but peace as you travel your grief's path. Please Know that your loved one was a blessing to all. An example of true light and perseverance. It was an honor to know her.
We had a Sister bond since Day 1. The jokes & pranks, laughter & tears we shared in support of the trials in our lives. I commemorate, Daphiney for inspiring me in her efforts to help others it was something she loved doing especially for the children. She will be missed dearly. To The Family, May ease come with abundant Peace.
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The last time I saw her, she told me that would be the last time I'd see her.... Words cannot begin to express my sortow and pain. ... Knowing there's no more pain 💔 is the only good in this... I've lost a very good friend and I don't know if there's enough time to heal the wound... I love you Daphiney Jones ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 I miss you already 🙏
Fun, friendly and loveable! Peace, love and blessings. Wanderful 💙
Although your spirit is free, my heart is broken. I pray comfort and strength to you all. Daphiney was special to me and we regular talked and prayed and conferred "what would God have us to do?" I will comtinue to consider this thought in all that I do in honor of her. I pray God wraps his arms around everyone and makes his presence known during this time. Sincerely and with Love to her Mother and Children and siblings and extended family, our last conversation was about her family. She loved you all and of that im sure.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
