Mildred "Mick" Merck Pelfrey

Mildred “Mick” Merck Pelfrey Liberty, South Carolina Our beloved mother, Mildred “Mick” Merck Pelfrey, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at her home. She was predeceased by her husband of almost seventy years, Frank Pelfrey, her parents, Jule and Retta Merck of Norris, her brother, Edward Merck, and sister, Frances Merck Sanders, both of Norris. She was the mother of three daughters, Diane Pelfrey Hunter of Fort Lauderdale, Tammy Pelfrey Owens (Butch) and Gina Pelfrey, RN, both of Easley. She was affectionately known as "Nana" to three grandchildren, Danielle Pelfrey McIntire, Ashley Owen (Nick), and Taylor Owens (Brittany), along with six precious great grands, Jude, Rowan, Knox, Violet, Anna James and Eliza. Mildred is also survived by her precious sisters-in-law, Betty Merck of Norris and Mary Lou Pelfrey Baumgarner (Bruce) of Williston, SC, as well as numerous special nieces and nephews. She was a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church in Easley where she was a member of the CW Lyle-Golden Circle Sunday School class. Mildred and Frank were faithful members of the Young at Heart seniors group prior to their declining health. With gratitude and appreciation, the family would like to thank all of the amazing members of VIA Healthcare of the Upstate for the loving and gentle care they provided to our parents over the course of the past several years. Special thanks to our little sis, Leesa Brothers, our CNA, Selena, and our RN, Rachel as with their loving support and dedication, we were able to give our mother the very best of care in the peacefulness of her own home. In addition, special thanks to her loving nurses, Sara and Jeremy, with VIA. Special individuals (you know who you are) of The Retreat, Waterstone on Augusta and Clemson Downs, thank you for your love and for making Nana your favorite. Mama, you were the best mother three daughters could ever ask for. We always knew we were loved and we were always taken care of. God was first in our home and you taught us the difference between right and wrong. We will miss your humor, your wonderful meals, and your love. We will be eternally grateful for the person you were and helped us to become. Rest peacefully until we see you again. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home in Pickens, SC with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM. A private committal will take place at M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mick's honor may be made to VIA Health Partners, 1003 Grove Rd, Suite E, Greenville, SC 29605. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Pelfrey family.

Mildred "Mick" Merck Pelfrey

March 15, 1934 - February 24, 2026