Torri LaPrix Barlow-Merrick was the second born to Herbert, Sr., and Linda Barlow on May 20, 1977, in Jasper, Texas. Torri enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was very family-oriented, fashionable, and was the "Diva" of the family. Torri was loved by all. Her personality captivated everyone she encountered.

Torri joined Jesus Christ Holy Tabernacle Church under the leadership of Apostle Greg Chambers and Pastor Frankie Chambers at an early age. Torri graduated from Jasper High School in 1995. She later gave birth to DeTorrian Barlow in 1996. Torri married Corey Merrick in 2008 and gave birth to her second child, Ja'Xiyah Merrick, in 2009. Torri worked as a correctional officer for over 20 years, spending her later years at the LaSalle Unit in Beaumont, Texas. Torri loved her job, Warden Lacey, and her co-workers.

Torri was preceded in death by her grandparents, J.B. and Opal Barlow, and Herbert and Naomi Hadnot.

Torri leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Corey Merrick of Beaumont, TX; daughter, Ja'Xiyah Merrick of Jasper, TX; two sons, DeTorrian (Darnisha) Barlow of Jasper, TX, and Cylas Merrick of Beaumont, TX; one grandson, DaTorrian Barlow of Jasper, TX; one goddaughter, JaKylee Armstrong of Jasper, TX; parents, Herbert, Sr., and Linda Barlow of Jasper, TX; one brother, Herbert (Bridgette) Barlow, Jr., of BonWier, TX; three sisters, LaShunda Barlow (Glenn) Adams of Jasper, TX, LaQuandra Barlow of Jasper, TX, and Tiffany Rawls of Jasper, TX; a bonus sister, Tammy Brazil of Beaumont, TX; two special nieces, Secunda (Chris) Barlow of Jasper, TX, and LaSasha (Cornelius) Gillis of Jasper, TX, and a host of special friends. Thanks for all your love and support throughout her journey.