Merle Harrington Irby, age 77 of 2714 Oak Dale Church Rd. Fairmont passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Highland Acres in Lumberton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 3:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont with Rev. Greg Locklear officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmont Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from 1:00-3:00PM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont. She was born May 19, 1936 in Robeson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Cleo Harrington; and one son, Paul Irby. She is survived by one son, Rick Irby of Enfield, NC; and two grandchildren.