Merna Clegg Holden

LOGAN, UT – Merna Clegg Holden, a lifelong daughter of Logan and a woman of profound empathy, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026. Born February 28, 1943, to Emmett and Lila Clegg, Merna lived a life defined by her deep capacity to love and her unwavering dedication to those she held dear.

A Life of Dedicated Service

A graduate of Logan City High School and Stevens-Henager College, Merna committed her professional life to the care of others. She worked for over 30 years at Sunshine Terrace, where her compassion was more than just a job- it was a calling. Her decades of service were honored with formal recognition, reflecting the heart she poured into the Logan community.

Her Greatest Passion: Family

While Merna found joy in dance and ice skating in her youth- and never lost her absolute adoration for Elvis Presley- her greatest passion was always her family.

Merna shared a uniquely special relationship with her children, Heidi and Tom, who were the center of her world. Her siblings were a constant, grounding force throughout her life, and she cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Merna held a particularly tender bond with her niece, Dee Spencer, her cousin, Margie Hymas, and her dear friend, Linda Fonnesbeck.

She possessed a rare empathy for every person she crossed paths with, treating friends and strangers alike with genuine kindness.

Survivors and Legacy

Merna is survived by:

• Her daughter, Heidi Norton, and her son, Tom Miller.

• Her sisters, Patsy Maughan and Peggy Olsen.

• Her beloved grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Lila Jenks Clegg; her sister, Sheril Andersen; and her brother, Wally Clegg.

Services

A celebration of Merna’s life and her legacy of love will be held on Thursday February 26th at 11am at Allen Hall Mortuary. Viewing at 9am-10:30am that morning.

"Until we meet again, may God bless you as he has blessed me." - Elvis Presley

Memories and condolences may be shared and expressed at www.allenmortuaries.com.