Betty A. Mercer

February 16, 1927 - August 27, 2016

Betty A. Mercer, 89 of Zanesville, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Cedar Hill Care Center. Betty was born February 16, 1927 in Perry County the daughter of William J. Fleer and Clara (Hillis) Fleer. She was preceded in death by her husband: Paul Mercer. Betty is survived by her son: John Mercer and wife Lei Yen of New York City, NY; a sister-in-law: Marcella Fleer of Zanesville; her niece: Marie Fleer of Zanesville, who cared for Betty in her later years; nephew: James Fleer and wife Vicki of Athens, niece: Michelle Fleer Cacchio and husband Michael of Dublin; niece: Kaye and husband Daniel Roussos of Annapolis, MD; nephew Bob Fleer and wife Marcia of Crossville, TN and many great nephews and great nieces whose visits always delighted her. Betty was a warm and caring person. A good friend, a lover of flowers, painting and nature. She will be greatly missed by those who shared in her life. Per Betty’s wishes no visitation will be observed. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 144 North Fifth Street, Zanesville, with a Dominican Father as Celebrant. Betty will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband in Mt. Olive Cemetery. In lieu of flowers kindly make a donation to St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Betty’s memory. To sign the online guestbook or leave a personal not of condolence please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com