Mary Myers Obituary

Mary Joe Myers

Mary Joe Roy Myers, 92, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

She was born Oct. 22, 1931, to Orill and Virginia (Burman) Roy.

She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Ramon Alvin Myers; children, Elizabeth Myers, Joe Nell Rutan, Harold (Sharon) Myers, John Myers, and Scott (Diana) Myers; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sisters-in-law, Ruth Roy, Wanda Myers, Janet Myers, and Kathy Radabaugh; brothers-in-law, Larry Shearer, Jerry Myers, Dick Myers, Alan (Sherry) Myers, and Mike (Alice) Myers; and many nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Roland, Robert, and James; sister, Fannie Shearer; and son-in-law, Roger Rutan.

MaryJoe graduated from McComb High School in 1949 and married Ramon in Aug., 1949. She accompanied him to Columbus while he attended The Ohio State University.

She was always active, participating in Mt. Blanchard Garden Club, leader of the local 4-H club, helping with cub scouts, and participating in church activities including Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Women's Society, singing in the choir, and helping with the Youth Group.

She loved crocheting, cooking, and gardening, including a large vegetable garden. She did a lot of canning and freezing and taught her children to can and freeze which they continue to do today. She also loved her flower gardens often supplying flowers for the Garden Club display at the County Fair.

She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, always attending any activities in which they were involved. She attended many musical concerts, plays, and sports events, including high school volleyball, softball, baseball, football, and basketball, as well as college baseball games.

She had a strong faith in God and encouraged her children and grandchildren to find their way to a love of God. She was a member of Mt. Blanchard United Methodist Church and was active in the Women's Society, especially in the kitchen where she and her friends, Karol Trout, Joan Burrell, and Marilyn Kelly furnished many meals for events at the church.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington, and 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, until the time of MaryJoe's funeral at 11 a.m. at Mt. Blanchard United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mt. Blanchard United Methodist Church or Cancer Patient Services.

Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.