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Myla Tolson-Meekins FRISCO - Myla Tolson-Meekins, 46, passed away Dec. 15, 2009. She was born Dec. 19, 1962 in Gainesville, Fla., the daughter of Hugo and Betty (Munden) Desch. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her beloved husband, Luther H. Meekins Jr.; her parents, Hugo and Betty Desch; three children Jon Tolson, Bonnie Rast, and Natasha Tolson; one brother Tommy Smith; three sisters, Sharon Stamper, Dana Desch-Dadena, and Bonnie Naylor; as well as two grandchildren, Autumn and Ezra. A celebration of Myla's life will be celebrated on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Diplomat Wesleyan Church, 1833 Diplomat Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33909. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services, 4224 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1, Fort Myers, FL 33901, (239) 274-0088. www.gendronfuneralhome.com. Family owned and operated.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 18, 2009.

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Margaret Burrus-Humphrey

January 15, 2010

Myla played a large role in my life as a child. She worked with our horses a lot and she was always patient when it came to having a little girl around asking a million questions. Myla was devoted to the things that she loved and was extremely smart. She always had time to answer my 100th question of the day! I will never forget going to Corolla with Myla and Dana and my Dad to search out the wild horses when a wild boar chased Myla and Dana into the truck! It was hysterical and Myla always laughed about it, later:) God rest your soul Myla, tell Dad I love him and enjoy your everlasting life in the hands of the Lord!

January 12, 2010

So many womderful memories we all share of Myla and how she affected our lives.God bless and give you strength and peace.

Lorraine Burrus, Hatteras, N.C.

George & Debbie Wilson

December 25, 2009

Myla will truly be missed. Our prayers are with the family. Always look to God He will help you through.

Michael & Lynn Peele

December 22, 2009

Peace that passes all understanding be with you all.

Taz O'neal

December 21, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dan & Rita

December 19, 2009

We surely will miss Myla, especially when we visit the Outer Banks. Our sympathies go out to Buddy and her kids, also her wonderful sisters and Mom and Dad.
Our prayers are with you, God bless you all

Diane Pollock Oliver

December 19, 2009

My prayers are with the family left behind. Just remember the separation is temporary. We will see Myla in heaven.

Martha Isleib

December 19, 2009

Myla will truly be missed! So sorry for the family to be without her in person, yet she will live on in your hearts forever! God be with you til you meet again on Heaven's shore.

Virgil,Belinda, Christina Willis

December 19, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Myla is with God now and watching over us all. We will always keep Myla in our hearts.

Georgia Fuller-Hardee

December 18, 2009

God must have needed a very special angel to bring him glory. Maybe He needed the sparkle in her eyes to brighten our nights. Or a soldier willing to keep up the good fight of faith. To me, Myla was an angel, a star, and a soldier. I will cherish our friendship forever and I'm thankful that we will know as we were known.

Jodie Midgett

December 18, 2009

I am so sorry about your precious loss. Myla was such a very special person that had a great laugh that would light up the room. To Tasha, Bonnie & Jay you are the treasures of her life and she was so very proud of each one of you. She will be sorely missed but never forgotten and believe me she will be watching over you.May God comfort all of you during this time and Always. Love Always, Jodie

Lorraine Burrus

December 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My family and I have such fond memories of Myla growing up in Hatteras Village and spending so much time with our family and helping us with our Banker Ponies. We certainly will miss her . God Bless Lorraine Burrus and Girls

Joyce Atchison

December 18, 2009

With heartfelt sympathy to Myla's husband and children.

Hilton Rollinson

December 18, 2009

With deepest sympathy.

Bertha Kaye O'Neal

December 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tamara Pilus

December 18, 2009

Myla shall always be a sweet ray of light that I've been blessed to know & love~ My prayers are with her family.

Cindy/Ed Wilkins

December 18, 2009

December 18,2009

We will always remember Myla watching our kitties when we were out of town. She was very sweet and caring. I also know her 3 children, Jon, Tasha, and Bonnie from CHSS as I am a subsitute teacher there. Our love and prayers go out to her family at this time of their loss. Cindy and Ed Wilkins

Gee Gee Rosell

December 18, 2009

Betty and Hugo, My thoughts are with you.

Sue Liden

December 18, 2009

Myla was a very special person who loved her family very much, I will always remember working with her at ACE before I moved. I am sure she will be looking down to watch over her family.

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