Merilyn Ann Wey Obituary (1937 - 2022)

Merilyn Ann Wey, 84, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was born to William and Lola Woods on August 26, 1937, in Bloomington, IL. After growing up alongside her twin brother, Merle, and graduating from Le Roy High School, Merilyn attended ISU to become a teacher. While studying she met her husband, William Wey. Together, they had 3 boys: Mark, Martin, and Matthew. Merilyn loved spending time cooking and baking with family and friends. She was also an award-winning quilter and an amazing grandmother. She taught Home Economics for 24 years, stitching and baking her way into many of our homes. Merilyn is survived by her husband of 62 years, William Wey; her twin brother, Merle Woods; her 3 boys: Mark (Gloria) Wey, Martin (Melinda) Wey, and Matthew (Pamela) Wey; her grandchildren: Erika, Jared (Jackie), Paige (Dustin), Zach (Nicolle), and Dylan (Krista), Samuel, Stephen, and Nick; and her great-grandchildren: Liam, Harper, and Brantlee. A visitation will be Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Le Roy Christian Church. Funeral service will be on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Burial will follow in Bellflower Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to LIFE, a special education program through Le Roy CUSD, or Le Roy Christian Church on her behalf.