SARAH ROSE MERRIMAN, 24, beloved, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She touched so many lives with her joyful loving outlook on life. Her smile brightened each person that she came in contact with changing their lives forever. Sarah was a proud Valley Center Hornet for her first 4 years and graduated at Maize. Sarah loved cheerleading, teasing her brothers and helping her mom-"her partner"! Her favorite thing in the whole wide world was to have a PARTY, no gifts necessary; just your presence! She absolutely loved her whole family, especially her nieces and nephews. Sarah is survived by her mom Regina; brothers Shane and wife Dustye Merriman, Bill Merriman and John Merriman; nephews Adam, Tyler and nieces Tara and Baylee; aunts and uncles: Becky (Bob) Smith, Monica (Les) Iseminger Ted (Peggy) Coats, Melinda (Ron) Keefer, Laura (Bryan) Keil, Kathy Coats, Chuck (Bev) Merriman, Denise (Bryan) Faidley, Leslie (Ron) Welborn, Grant Merriman and Becky Merriman; numerous cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her Grandpa & Grandma Coats, Grandpa & Grandma Merriman, aunt Elizabeth Merriman and uncle Tim Coats. The Celebration of her life will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2017, wear bright colors "her favorite" at Valley Center Christian Church,1801 E. Fifth, Valley Center. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com. Baker Funeral Home Valley Center.