Meriam Biggs Kemple, age100, of Xenia, passed away June 28, 2022.  Born June 9, 1922 in Clermont County.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle F. Kemple; parents Walter and Iva (Aldridge) Biggs; and sister, Thelma Rex.  She is survived by her daughter, Sheila (Michael) Deacy of St Pete Beach, FL; grandson Brandon (Dawn) and great-grandson Riley Derrick of Winter Park FL; sisters Faye Moon, Houston TX; Ruby Laymon, Centerville; and Pauline Lewis, Wilmington; several nieces, nephews and many very special friends.  Meriam was a past member of the XARSC and Red Hatters.  She enjoyed playing euchre and bingo.  She retired from Rink's Department Store in Xenia.  There will be no visitation. Services in care of McColaugh Funeral Home, Xenia.