Mertha L. Atchison's Obituary
Mertha L. Atchison, age 86, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born on July 10, 1930 to Charles and Lettie Tabor in Shelby, MI. Mertha was a caring mother while bringing up her five sons. She will be missed by those who knew her. Mertha is survived by her sons, Bruce (Denise) Atchison, David (Deb) Atchison, James (Kelly) Atchison, Roger (Jamee) Atchison; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Marie Barnhart and Margie Tabor. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elzie Atchison; and son, Allen Atchison. Private services will be conducted at a later date. Donations in Mertha’s name can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Feel free to share a memory with the family at www.systemafh.com.
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