Planning a family reunion can be a daunting task, but the Merritt reunion committee works to create amazing events and beautiful memories for the family. Careful planning and attention to detail help make every reunion one to remember.
The Merritt reunion committee helps organize events, announcements, locations, dates, times, family prayer time, and support for reunion planning.
Honoring Alberta Merritt
Alberta Truss Merritt is the beloved matriarch of the Merritt Family Reunion legacy. This page honors her life, her love, and the generations that continue to grow from the foundation she built. Through her children, her legacy lives on in their children, grandchildren, and beyond—spreading strength, unity, and enduring family pride.
Born August 4th,1901, Grandma Alberta Merritt was a woman of light, faith, and unwavering devotion to the Most High God. She was the heart of the family—gentle yet strong, quiet yet powerful in her influence. Known as a master baker, she created unforgettable dishes like her famous blackberry pie, chicken dumplings, and signature pineapple pound cake. Her kitchen was a place of warmth, comfort, and love, where every meal felt like home.
Alberta was more than a cook—she was a giver of unconditional love.
Always ready with the best advice, a comforting word, or a long, healing hug, she embodied grace, patience, and wisdom. She taught her family the importance of keeping yourself up, valuing beauty, and carrying yourself with dignity. Her influence inspired generations, including her granddaughter Regina Edwards La Rue, who went on to become a beauty professional and creator of her own cosmetics and hair product line—forever grateful for Alberta’s guidance, love, and example.
Alberta’s favorite color, green, reflects the essence of who she was. Green represents life, growth, balance, and renewal. It speaks to her desire for peace in a chaotic world and her steady, calming presence in every situation. It also reflects ambition and prosperity—values she quietly instilled in her family. To love green, as she did, is to embrace harmony and growth together, for oneself and for others.
Alberta Truss Merritt is remembered as the quiet architect of our cherished traditions and family history. Through her strength, grace, and faith, she taught us the true meaning of resilience, unity, and unconditional love. Though she has gone on to her eternal rest, her spirit continues to guide and bless every generation of the Merritt family.
She holds our hearts forever.
Regina is the organizer of the reunion events and announcements via ZOOM, Social Media & Email Blasts. She oversees locations, dates, and times, directs board members, books meetings, and helps manage family Prayer Time on Sundays.
Tyrone manages the Merritt family tree; he collects all family members’ branches and adds them to the family list. For the past 5 years, he has managed to collect 4 Generations of the Merritt Family Tree.
Shaun is the Chairman’s Assistant. She assists with organizing the Merritt Family reunion. She oversees T-shirt selection and designs for the reunions and ensures all T-shirt orders are promptly put into production.
The Treasurer sets the budget, handles accounts, pays vendor bills, and collects registration fees.
Cleo helps ensure family members are safe and secure during family reunions.
Laqutia oversees all the event layouts and decorations, food selections, designs, and colors for the reunion event.
Brenda coordinates and selects all the food, drinks, and outside catering services needed for the event. She’s in charge of making sure food costs stay within the reunion’s budget.
Eric helps ensure family members are safe and secure during family reunions.
A miracle helps receive suggestions and concerns related to the reunion.
Wan sets the budget, handles accounts, pays vendor bills, and collects registration fees.
Wan sets the budget, handles accounts, pays vendor bills, and collects registration fees.
Wan sets the budget, handles accounts, pays vendor bills, and collects registration fees.
Sends out save-the-dates, manages group chats or the Family Reunion Helper resources, and ensures everyone gets necessary updates..
Take down all decorations, signage, and tables/chairs. Pack up remaining food and beverages and remove all items from the site. Bag and remove all trash from venue.
Take down all decorations, signage, and tables/chairs. Pack up remaining food and beverages and remove all items from the site. Bag and remove all trash from venue.
There are still volunteer positions available on the Merritt Family Reunion Committee, and we are inviting family members to step forward and help make this year’s reunion a success.
Our family reunion is held once each year, and planning such a special event requires teamwork, organization, and commitment. By serving on the committee, you’ll work alongside other volunteers to ensure that all reunion activities are planned and completed on time.
If you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information, please email shaun@merrittfamilyreunion.com.
Your time, ideas, and support can make a meaningful difference. We encourage every family to consider serving on the Merritt Family Reunion Committee and helping us create another successful reunion.
Contact the committee for reunion questions, suggestions, event planning, food coordination, donations, safety, or general support.
