Diane and Nancy

Diane, the eldest of the Marston children, attended Forest Park Senior High School and graduated with the Class of 1964. She later married Willis Merritt, and blessed Johnnie and Lucile with two grandchildren, Stony and Tammy. Unfortunately, around 1972, Diane was diagnosed with yellow jaundice, which later developed into hepatitis, ultimately destroying her liver. After receiving a liver transplant in late 1990, Diane was able to enjoy 18 years of life before her health slowly started to decline, and she passed away in 2008. Her final resting place is at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Forest Park.

Diane and Johnnie

Diane and Johnnie

Diane

Diane, Johnnie, and Nancy

Diane

Diane

Diane, Lucile, and Randy (2006)

Nancy, the middle child, attended Forest Park Senior High School and graduated with the Class of 1970. In April 1974, when she was 21 years old and six months pregnant, Nancy was involved in a tragic car-truck accident in Atlanta. The accident claimed her life and that of her unborn daughter, Dawn. They were laid to rest together at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Forest Park. The loss deeply affected Johnnie and Lucile. 

Nancy

Randy and Nancy (May 1971)

Nancy