Catina Lynn Floyd-Merrick

Catina Lynn Floyd-Merrick, 53, Kokomo, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 2026 at her home. She was born June 2, 1973 in Kokomo to Romauldo and Cathy (Floyd) Gama.

Catina retired from the Robert J. Kinsey Youth Center and also worked as a bartender. Some of her passions included bowling, collecting Mickey Mouse memorabilia, and loving on and spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her loving nature and for helping anyone she could.

She is survived by her parents, Roman and Cathy Gama; children, Andrew Floyd and Jazzlyn Floyd; sisters, Abbie Shaffer and Jennifer Thomas; aunts and uncle, Evelyn Floyd, Nellie Browning, Arnold Floyd, and Theresa Meacham-Johnson; as well as a tribe of cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Merrick; and grandparents, Eugene and Anna Floyd.

Friends may visit with the family from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026 at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, 1315 West Lincoln Road. Memorial contributions may be made to Shirley & Stout to assist the family with final expenses. Messages of condolence may be left at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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