Christine Laura Merritt, 65, of Bowling Green, Florida passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, surrounded by friends. She was born on April 12, 1958, in Claremont, New Hampshire to Ivan and Eleanor (Brigham) Simoneau. Christine had been a resident of Hardee County since 2001 coming from Massachusetts. She was Baptist by Faith, an Equestrian Trainer by trade, and a member of Moose Lodge #1487. Christine is preceded in death by both her parents and her daughter Bobbylee Simoneau. She is survived by sons Shawn Simoneau, Shane Walker, and Dustin Gooddale; brothers Randy Simoneau, Phillip Rahaim, and Keith Rahaim; sister Julie Rahaim; and her special friends Anthony Redfin, Flo Martin, Snappy Conner, and Mo McGuigan; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the American Cancer Society in Christine's honor.