Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameWilbur Estel MYERS [58173], [58174], [58175]
BirthMar 3, 1918, Illinois [58173], [58175]
DeathOct 30, 1974 [58173], [58174]
BurialEdinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois [58173], [58175]
FlagsUS Navy
FatherOmer Eugene MYERS (1892-1964)
MotherMamie Florence WEEDEN (1896-1974)
Spouses
BirthSep 30, 1919, Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois [58174]
DeathJan 8, 2005, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois [58174]
BurialEdinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois [58174]
MarriageApr 25, 1939, Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri [58174]
ChildrenKirby Lee (1947-2023)
 Kathy (1947-<2023)
 Jan (-<2023)
 Judith Kay (1941-2025)
Obituary Online notes for Martha Louise (Spouse 1)
Martha Louise Myers, 85, of Taylorville died Saturday, January 8, 2005 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.

She was born September 30, 1919, in Taylorville, the daughter of Frank and Mary Rose Morton Raymond.

She married Wilbur Estel Myers on April 25, 1939, in Bowling Green, Missouri. He died October 31, 1974.

She retired as a nurse's aide at Memorial Medical Center. She was affiliated with the Catholic Church. She was a member of Ediburg lioness Club.

Surviving are her sons: Kirby (Connie) Myers of Sandwich, Il and Jan (Judy) Myers of Springfield; daughters, Kathy (Glen) Ellis of Goldsboro, N.C. and Judy (Ron) Purkes of Minooka; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three sisters: Helen Cummins, Murthel McElroy and Mamie Hendron.

No services will be held. Private burial will be in Edinburg Cemetery.

Roarick-Davis Memorial Home, Edinburg, is in charge of the arrangements.
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