Catherine D. Merritt 66 of Pomona Park FL was born September 1, 1959 in Palatka Florida to the late Jack Simmons & Dorothy Deleston. Catherine aka "Monk" was educated at Crescent City High School Class of 1978 She was employed as a Youth Worker at Hastings Youth Academy for over 20 year's In "Monk" spare time she enjoyed cooking, shopping, taking trips to South Carolina and spending time her family

Catherine had a radiant smile her passion and her unwavering spirit will forever be remembered. A pillar of strength and a beacon of love, her absence leaves a void in our hearts.

On Friday Morning November 14th Catherine peacefully answered her heavenly call at Bailey Community Hospice Center in St Augustine surrounded by her loving family

Preceded her in death: Jack Simmons Jr, Dorothy Deleston, Willie Merritt, Jack Simmons, Ronnie Simmons, John Henry Deleston

Cherishing her memories forever

(Children) James (Cherise) Scott III, Jason (Myrna) Scott  Eric (Angela) Hawkins, Harlem Turner (Grandchildren) Malayna West, James Scott IV, Jason Scott Jr, Malia Scott Jamia Hardy, Jaela (Jamaad) Batts (Brother) Terry Simmons (Doretha Seal) (Sisters) Patricia, Sheila (Perry) Richardson, Wendy (Junior) Butler, Hildagarde Simmons, Felecia (Jason) Holmes (Special Friends) Belinda Jackson, Chloris Baker, Larnell Boykins, Pamela Roberts, Melissa Robinson, Harriet Jordan, (Stepson) Willie Scott, Robert Scott (Special Thanks To) Rogenia Simmons, Raven Bryant,  Luke (Kathy) Simmons,  Queenester Simmons, Nannett Mahone,  a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives