Avery Elizabeth Merritt

Birth date: Feb 27, 2009 Death date: Dec 23, 2025

Avery Elizabeth Merritt, born February 27, 2009, embodied the best parts of all of us. The beloved daughter to Russell Merritt and Tina Dombroski, younger sister to Jackson Merritt and Nathan Young, and cherished granddaughter to Read Obituary

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Denise Coulbourn

8w ago

in honor of Avery.

Rusty and Janice it is with a heavy heart that we send this note. We are so sorry for your loss. May God guide you all through this time.
Hugs,
Denise Coulbourn and Brandi Ford

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Miles Viar

9w ago

in honor of Avery.

I remember watching asmr videos while drinking lemon juice with Avery every year in outer banks or any time she came up to us.
-miles

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Anony Mous

12w ago

in honor of Avery.

Praying for all of her family, friends, and those who were close to her. Avery will forever be in our hearts.💜

Anony Mous

12w ago

I didn’t know Avery that well, but just from the short moments we shared, I could tell she was an amazing person through and through. I played volleyball with her for one year, and in that time I learned that she is so effortlessly herself. I had always admired her for that. She never thought twice about being herself or what others would think if she did something silly. And it always made the team laugh, she brought so much light to practices and games. Others on the team didn’t like me so well, but she never missed a moment to be kind to me. She was such a beautiful soul, on the inside and out. My prayers are out to her loved ones. ❤️

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12w ago

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Kiefer Ortiz

12w ago

in honor of Avery.

I never knew Avery like that or was ever close to her like that. I was one of her classmates in English in 10th grade year she was very kind, sweet and brilliant friend. I remember seeing her this one time at her locker and her notebooks were on the floor I think she was having a hard time and I asked her “if she was okay” and well ever since that I regretted saying that because it was obvious she wasnt okay but yeah I can always remember the moment because now when I see people going through a hard time and or moment, obv asking if she was okay could be a kind and nice thing to say or atleast to the way i saw it but not necessarily to the person who’s receiving that and its obv there going through something I always thought about her when I would ponder about random things and I never once saw her in school 11th grade year maybe that was just because of class arrangements and not being able to see everyone I know. Now learning of this is a bit upsetting. May the Lord Jesus receive her. I send condolences and prayers to Avery’s family and for all those who are grieving and having a rough time.

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Alondra Sibaja

12w ago

I attended school with Avery and it was always evident how artistic and creative she was. One morning in class she gifted me these red clay mushroom earrings, soon after I lost them but I never forgot the gesture. She was the first person to ever make me anything from hand till this day I have yet to meet anyone like her. Thank you.

Alyssa Grenyer

12w ago

Alyssa Grenyer

12w ago

My heart is shattered over the loss of Avery. She was such a light in my life and truly changed me forever. In the time I was lucky enough to babysit/provide afterschool care for both her and Jackson; she made an impact deeper than words can explain.

She loved art, cooking, music, animals, and curling up on the couch with a pile of blankets to watch SpongeBob. I’ll always cherish our karaoke nights, chasing the chicken around the backyard, and laughing so hard we couldn’t breathe.

She left an incredible mark—not only on my life, but on so many others. My heart goes out to Jackson, Tina, Russ, family and friends (and her animals)

I will carry your light, your laughter, and your love with me always. You will never be forgotten. You’ll forever be my “little bestie” 💙

Elizabeth Gibbons

12w ago

in honor of Avery.

There never seems to be the right words to say how sorry someone is. I hope you know that we are grieving for you Tina and your family during this difficult time. Avery will live on with all of your cherished memories that you have of her. Thinking of you always, Liz and family ❤️

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