Erna Merlaine Calhoun

Erna Merlaine “Micki” (Peach) Calhoun, 81, of Pahrump, NV and formerly of Fresno, CA, Gallipolis, OH, and Palm Harbor, FL, passed on February 12, 2022. Merlaine was born to the late Marjorie R. (Hansman) Peach and Ernest A. Peach. Merlaine was preceded in death by husband, Ronald R. Calhoun, brother, E. Brian Peach, and stepson Craig S. Calhoun. Merlaine is survived by son, Clay W. Calhoun, Pahrump, NV, daughter, Kieron L. Calhoun, Columbus, OH, grandchildren Ella, William, and Finn Calhoun, all of Las Vegas, step-grandchildren, Paul Stenbak, Steven Calhoun, and Kathleen (Calhoun) Mensi, and multiple step-great grandchildren. Merlaine was a graduate of the University of Cal-Berkeley and obtained her master’s degree from The Ohio State University. Merlaine was a teacher with Gallipolis City Schools (Washington and Green). She enjoyed being with her friends and family, travelling, silk screening Christmas cards, watching “Gibbs” and being part of many groups including her Wednesday Night Bridge group, TS Club, Grace UMC’s God Squad, the French Art Colony, and Bossard Memorial Library Board. She will be sincerely missed. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at Willis Funeral Home. Memorial service will follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home with Bob Powell officiating. Burial will be at Vega Cemetery, 182 Ebb Tomblin Rd, Thurman, OH 45685, immediately following the service. For those who don’t know, Merlaine was diagnosed with an extremely rare disease called Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD). In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to CurePSP or National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD), both of which are involved in researching rare diseases including CBD. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.