Merrill Ann Vick

Merrill Ann Vick, 79, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Bloomington, Illinois, Merrill lived a life defined by compassion, dedication, faith, and service to others. Later in life, she relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, to be near her beloved daughter and family, where she continued to build treasured memories with those she loved most.

Merrill was proud to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. She devoted her career to caring for others and touched countless lives through her professionalism, kindness, and genuine concern for her patients. Following her retirement from nursing, she continued her commitment to service by volunteering at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville.

Nothing brought Merrill greater joy than spending time with her family, especially her grandson, Alexander Hodges, whom she dearly loved and adored. She cherished traveling to Tennessee with her daughter and grandson, enjoying cabin getaways in the mountains, exploring new places, and creating memories that will be treasured forever.

Merrill was also deeply devoted to her faith and found great joy in attending and spending time with her friends in the WOW Sunday School Class at Deerwood Meadows Baptist Church. The friendships she formed there provided her with encouragement, fellowship, and many happy moments throughout the years.

She is survived by her daughter, Cindy King-Hodges; son-in-law, Edward Hodges; and grandson, Alexander Hodges. Granddaughter-in-law Adeline Whitlock (William) and grandson-in-law Matthew Hodges (Jamie). She is also survived by her siblings, Jerry Fogle (Mona), John Fogle (Pam), Jim Fogle, Marsha Tower, Lou Daniel (Tim), and Nancy Bohannon (Kevin), along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

Merrill was preceded in death by her husband, Fred King; her mother, Eloise Fogle; her father, Weldon Fogle; her brothers, Larry Vick and Andrew Fogle and sisters Sandy Aries, Wanda Morgan, Alice Robinson, and Mary Kay Kappes.

Merrill will be remembered for her caring heart, unwavering strength, devotion to family, and commitment to helping others. Her legacy lives in the many lives she touched, the patients she cared for, the friends she cherished, and the family she loved unconditionally. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

“Her life was a blessing; her memory was a treasure. She was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.”