Patricia Merrifield OBITUARY

Patricia Merrifield OBITUARY

Patricia Anne Merrifield of Carmel Valley, CA, passed away on January 23, 2026 at the age of 79. She was born Patricia Anne Brooks on January 9, 1947 to Agnes and Philip Henry Brooks in Washington DC. Patricia graduated with a BA in English from UNC Greensboro. Patricia dedicated her working life to helping others, from social services to her true calling as a hospice nurse.

Patricia married Charles Woodbridge Merrifield in 1974, and raised their three children as a loving mother on the Monterey Peninsula. Patricia remained steadfast in caring for her whole family, including her siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and their children, throughout her life.

Patricia found joy in hiking, volunteering, meditation, poetry, and gardening. She was a frequent pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago. Patricia believed in peace, social justice, and the power of prayer. She was known for her adventurous spirit and kind heart.

Patricia was predeceased by her husband Charles Woodbridge Merrifield and brother Michael Joseph Brooks. Patricia is survived by her siblings Christine Ella Brooks, Suzanne Marie Herberg, and Brian Anthony Brooks; her children, Charles Wesley Merrifield, Emily Anne Merrifield, and Ross William Merrifield as well as her grandchildren Nicholas Calob Morales, Rio Rose Merrifield, and Wren Piper Grace Merrifield.

Patricia was laid to rest at the Cool Springs Cemetery in Berryville, VA. A memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church on March 7, 2026 at 11am, followed by a celebration of her life at her home starting at 1pm. All who knew her are invited to attend either or both events. Contact the family for more details.

In lieu of flowers the family is collecting contributions toward a memorial bench in Patricia’s honor at Garland Park.