Pearl Mae Merritt was born on July 21, 1935, in Bienville and went to her heavenly home on December 19, 2025, in Blanchard.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Walter Plunkett, mother Allie Lee Plunkett, stepmother, Ardie Plunkett, Son, Gary Wayne Langley, son-in-law, Billy Kennedy, three sisters, and four brothers.

She is survived by her son, James Langley (Keith) of Shreveport, daughter, Linda Kennedy of Minden, eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Christia Walker numerous nieces and nephews, and her dog Sissy.

A visitation will be on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Graveside services will be Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery in Minden.