March 24, 2025

Jerlyn Mardis (1949-2025):
As previously reported, Jerlyn Mardis passed away on November 24, 2024.  Born in Louisiana, she earned a BA in English and Political Science in 1973 (as a member of the class of 1971) and a Master of Business and Public Management from Rice in 1982.   She met her husband, David Merritt (class of 1971) at a class reunion.  She worked more than thirty-six years as a lecturer at Rice.

A celebration of her life will be held at Cohen House on April 9 at 5 pm.  Click here for the obituary.

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