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Myrna Degner Obituary

A funeral service for Mrs. Myrna Degner, 79, will be on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Meadowbrook Baptist Church. Dr. John White will be officiating the service. Burial will follow the service at Forestlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on the same day from noon until service time at the church. Mrs. Degner passed away on October 5, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Ulrey; grandson, Jake Ulrey; granddaughters, Abby Ulrey and Anna Ulrey; sister, Gail Mangubatt; nephews, Warren Nunnelly, Bryant Nunnelly, and Clay Nunnelly; niece, Leslie Nunnelly; her kittens, Angel, Degner, and Precious, and a host of extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, James W. Degner and mother, Sammie Simmons. Pallbearers will be family and friends with the Hospital Auxiliary serving as honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Degner was very active at Meadowbrook Baptist Church. She served as the church treasurer and was a member of the choir. Outside of the church, she loved being involved in her community. She served on the Oxford Arts Council, was a Pink Lady, sang in the Community Chorus and was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary. She loved spending time with her family and treasured her daughter, grandchildren, and kittens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the animal shelter in Anniston or to the League of Animal Welfare. Miller Funeral Home and Crematory 256-831-4611

Published by The Anniston Star on Oct. 8, 2017.
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I am so sad that I will not be able to work with you on any of our church projects again, but I'm so happy to know that you're at home with Jesus and reunited with Jim. You will always be remembered by me and I'll be joining you later. Barbara Carter

Barbara Carter

October 10, 2017

Yes will be SO missed at our Cousins get together in Wisconsin

Harold Gilford

October 10, 2017

Mrs Myrna was a precious lady and she will be missed by many she touched so many lives and one of them was mine Rest In Peace my friend. Prayers going out for the family.

Charlene Kotlowski

October 10, 2017

There will never be another Myrna. You will be forever missed.

Kim Thompson

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October 10, 2017

The world is a sadder place without you in it, Myrna. Rest in peace.

Shirley Thrasher

October 9, 2017

Myrna was a light in the darkness, always. She was a precious person and will be missed. May our Lord comfort you in the days ahead as you cope with this great loss.

S Snow

October 9, 2017

Miss Ann, sorry to hear about your mom passing away. Praying for you and your family.
Winnie And Randy Eastaboga Ala.

October 8, 2017

Ann, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Diane Sims Elkins

October 8, 2017

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