Dianne Merritt Paulk, 49, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. She was born April 13, 1960 in Fitzgerald, GA to the late Charles and Lorraine Merritt. Dianne enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Survivors include her husband Bruce Paulk; children, Marsha (Edward) Padgett and Caleb Green; brothers, Charles Jr., Jack, Jimmy and Larry Merritt; sister, Bonnie Carney; grandchildren, Destiny and Brayden Green, Graci and Morgan Padgett; nieces Kelli and Tracy as well as several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Black Pond Baptist Church on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Charlie Hunt officiating. Visitation will be in the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to help with funeral expenses. Please sign the family’s online register book and view their Memorial Tribute at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.