Merlene Hodges, age 78 of Maud, Texas passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her residence. Ms. Hodges was born June 24, 1944 in Maud, Texas to James and Joyce Cole. She was a Retired CNA and is preceded in death by her parents, Son in law Franklin Holliday, Brothers Donnie Cole, Frank Cole and Daniel Ray Cole.

She is survived by her lifelong and special friend Atanacio “Nacho” Ramirez of Maud, Texas, three daughters, Brenda Holliday of Maud, Texas, Edith and husband Bobby Perryman of Simms,...