Benigna "Nina" Merced, age 90 of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022. She was born on April 3, 1932 in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico to the late Francisco Merced and the late Inocencia Báez. Nina will forever be remembered as a wonderful mother, sister, neighbor and friend to many. She was a great "Abuela Nina" to all of her grandchildren, who will miss her greatly. Nina was a homemaker and an active member of the catholic church. She took much pride in being a tidy person and always kept a beautiful home. She was a very happy person, always seeing the best in life and wanting to celebrate the good times. In the bad times, Nina was the first to be by her family's side and let them know that they were loved.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Veneranda "Vene", Angelina "Lilí", and Mariana; and her brothers Luis, Máximo, Maximino and Clotilde.

She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Víctor Otero; daughters Gladys (Ben) Otero-Wallace, Nancy (José) Otero Guzmán and Daisy (Vladimir) Otero Martín; siblings Angélica "Geca" Merced, Ramón Merced and Julia (Julita) Merced; grandchildren Rochelle, Darelle, José Hommy, Nahommy, Homary, Arnold and Víctor; 7 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive.

It was Mrs. Merced's wish to be cremated. Private family services will be held.