Lori Ann Mercer, age 58 of Murphy, NC passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020.
She was born in Dade County, FL, but had resided in Murphy, NC. She was the daughter to the late Bob and Patricia Whipple. Lori was an area specialist with USDA Rural Development. She was a very prolific quilter and animal lover. Lori was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Murphy. She was a US Army veteran of Desert Storm.
She is survived by her son, Jake Mercer and fiancee Cori Tays; one sister, Ronda Mingus; two nieces, Holly Mingus Noe and Aimee Mingus; and one nephew, Josh Mingus.
No services are planned at this time.
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Sheridan Harley Dockery 
