Cynthia B. Myers, 97, of Sullivan IL, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 10:28 a.m., Saturday, August 25, 2012 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
A service to celebrate Cynthia’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in North Fork Cemetery, Decatur. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home and also beginning at 1:00 p.m. until service time on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church.
Cynthia was born April 29, 1915 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Charles P and Laura E. (Rose) Dunham. She married Jean W. Myers Sr. on May 15, 1937. They resided over 50 years on Crossroads School Road. He preceded her in death on August 14, 1996. After his death she moved to Keystone Gardens in Decatur. She had been a member of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, Daughters of American Revolution, Macon County Historical Society, Decatur Genealogical Society, a charter member of the Illinois State Genealogical Society, and the Rose Family Association.
Surviving are her sons: James Lawrence Myers and his wife Helen of Dundee, FL and Jean Wallace Myers Jr. and his wife Lois of Arnold, MO; daughter: Margaret Rose Myers of San Antonio,TX; brother Forrest W. Dunham of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren: Theresa Ann Chrisco of St. Louis, MO, Tracy Lynn Bovacanti of O’Fallon, MO and Elizabeth Ann Houser and her husband Tom of Sullivan, IL; six great-grandchildren also survive: Kedrick, Kyler, Tanner, Zachary, Camri, and Christopher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister: Rebecca Plunkett and three infant siblings.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
| Alisha Washington |
Comfort |
September 21, 2012 |
I just wanted to leave my condolences and a comforting scripture. John 5:28 reads- 'Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." This speaks of a resurrection of our dead loved ones. I know you don't know me but you and the family will be in my prayers.
All the suffering and death we see today is not God's purpose for mankind. When you get a chance visit
http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/our-suffering/. This website brought me comfort during my hard time.
| cherylb2@me.com |
Cheryl Birkhead |
August 28, 2012 |
As I looked at the Life Story section, I saw only the birth and death dates. It reminded me of this poem/video: The Dash. After 97 years, Cynthia's dash must be awesome!
http://play.simpletruths.com/movie/the-dash-poem/
| Robert Cowger |
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August 27, 2012 |
Jean, I am sorry to hear about your loss.
