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age 82, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015. She was born May 28, 1932 in Dayton to the late Floyd & Florence (Green) Mallette. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Donald C. Mercer, in 2003; and by four siblings. Thayla was a member of Stillwater Seventh Day Adventist Church (formerly Far Hills SDA Church), the Polish & Czechoslovakian Club and she danced with the love of her life, Donald. She is survived by her daughter, Jan Mercer-Whitmer; son, John Mercer; three grandchildren, Chaunda (Ryan) Hopkins, Jacob (Leslee) Mercer & Nicholas Mercer; and by four great grandsons. Funeral services were held Friday (1/23) at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia. Interment was at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Dayview Care center for their loving care of our mother. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.MortonWhetstoneFH.com.

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