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Dana Myers Obituary
The Reverend Myers was the Executive Associate Pastor at the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago and previous associate pastor for outreach at Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis,. She was a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary; Hollins College in Roanoke, VA; and West Panola Academy in Batesville, MS.
Survivors include husband, The Reverend Wayne J. Myers; sons, Daniel and Taylor; mother, Betsy Ferguson; and sister, Liz Ferguson.
She is preceded in death by her father, Dan L. Ferguson Jr.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 2, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Dickins Funeral Home, 99 Public Square in Dana's hometown of Batesville; 662-563-7638. Interment will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Batesville Magnolia Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dana Myers
Margaret C Williams
November 1, 2008
God bless you and keep you and your sons in this time of sorrow.
Ginger Pillman
November 1, 2008
Dear Wayne, Daniel, Taylor, Betsy and Liz,
Dana was so loved by so many.. including Stan and me. I thank you for sharing her with us.. she made all of us better people. And.. she had a laugh that we'll never ever forget. Love to you all.
Ginger Pillman
Adrienne Kostreva
October 31, 2008
Dana was vibrant and funny and kind. Her sermons touched many; her spirit and humor touched all. The memorial service today was a fitting, warm tribute to her and the high esteem in which she was held. It was also "Dana" in so many aspects. We will all miss her greatly.
ZHYA JACOBS
October 31, 2008
Dear Fourth Church community,
In my short time at Fourth I too was touched by Dana's electrifying presence, her warmth and her faith.
She was priceless and yes more than a conqueror through Christ.
We will miss her.
Richard & Gwen Knorr and Family
October 31, 2008
Our constant thoughts and prayers have been with you all since we heard. Your wife and mother was a radiant presence among us; she truly made the world a better place everyday that she walked in it. Her legacy will surely continue to do so. If we can be of any service to you, we are here. With love!
Pat Nix
October 31, 2008
Dear Betsy,Liz,Wayne,Daniel & Taylor,
I am so sorry that Dana has left us. My love and prays are with you always She will always be in my heart. I loved her dearly.
Love, Ms.Pat
Rickey and Connie Warren
October 31, 2008
Wayne, Daniel,Taylor and Besty,Liz:
Our hearts go out to you. Dana was a fighter and I know she is okay now. Wayne and the boys your wife and Mother was a strong lady don't forget that. Besty and Liz you know that too. She was a GREAT person.
Judy Barter
October 30, 2008
Dear Myers Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time. All of us were so fortunate to have had Dana in our lives.
Ruth Bendig
October 30, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Dana's passing. I knew her at Fourth, and remember well her kindness, as well as the love she had for her family, her community and the Church.
She will be sorely missed.
DAVID & SHIRLEY LESTER
October 29, 2008
Dear Dana Family;
We are so sadened by your great loss. Our prayers are with you and we wish we could be there. We will continue to lift you up in this sad time for your family.
Love
David & Shirley Lester (Jacksonville, FL)
family
Brian Cole
October 29, 2008
I listen to recordings of Dana's sermons all the time. My favorite is Answering The Why. She was always so kind to my family, and she was a great preacher.
Gayle Stevens
October 29, 2008
To Dana's Entire Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you regarding Dana's passing. I am a member of Fourth Church and can't tell you how much I loved Dana! She was one of the most caring, passionate, and insightful people I have ever known. After hearing so many of her sermons, I will never forget her sermon from April 20th, 2008. She talked about faith for the future and how life is a gift. When our lives are over on this earth-all doesn't just end for us. For at that time- all of us will become complete with Christ. In reflecting on her words- may all of you find comfort in knowing that her physical suffering is over and that she is now complete with Christ.
Sincerely,
Gayle Stevens
Emma Magee
October 29, 2008
With deepest sympathy,
Gillian Forsyth
October 29, 2008
I didn't know Dana well but as a member of fourth pres. I know that her presence was huge. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her husband and children as they deal with this terrible and unfair event.
Lisa Moore
October 28, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Dana's family.
Elizabeth Foster
October 28, 2008
Dearest Wayne, Daniel, Taylor, Betsy and Liz:
Our family weeps with you. We love you and loved Dana very much. She was one of a kind; God's grace radiated through her, as did God's great sense of humor! What an honor to have known her. We will continue to pray for you.
All our love,
Elizabeth Foster, Michael Walsh, and Julianna & Matthew Foster Walsh
Pam Saturnia
October 28, 2008
Dear Wayne,
I remember Dana from PTS-her joy was infectious. My prayers are with you and your family. -Pam Saturnia, PTS Class of 1991
Mary Pugh
October 28, 2008
Dear Wayne, I remember Dana from seminary -- what a funny and warm woman! My prayers are with you and your children.
Mary Pugh (PTS '90)
Barbara Grant
October 28, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Christiane and Doug Andrews
October 28, 2008
Dear Wayne, Daniel, Taylor, Betsy and Liz
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time of mourning. Words cannot express what you must be going thru. We will miss Dana so much at Fourth Presbyterian Church, her smiles, her Christian faith and strength, her fun tights on Sunday morning, her love and dedication for our church and for God.
Love, the Andrews family
Karen Brostrom-O'Brien
October 28, 2008
Dear Betsy and Liz,
The Session, Deacons, Members, and Staff of the Batesville Presbyterian Church grieve with you, Wayne, Daniel and Taylor. Dana touched so many lives.
Love,
Your Batesville Church Family
Sis Long
October 28, 2008
Dear Betsy, Liz.Wayne,Daniel and Taylor want you to know I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. I have prayed for of you all the time she was ill. God needed her more than we did. She was such a sweet girl. My heart is with you in this time of grief. May you all have a safe trip here and I will see you when you get to Batesville.
Jill Roberts
October 28, 2008
Mrs. Betsy,
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Denise Benson
October 28, 2008
Miss Betsy, Wayne, Liz and boys, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Know that all of you are in my prayers as you deal with the loss of your beloved Dana. Proverbs 17:17
Denise Benson
John Messina
October 28, 2008
Dana, we miss your grace, your elegance, your love. We will miss watching the fireworks with you on the Fourth of July.
michael sternfield
October 28, 2008
All of her many friends and admirers at Chicago Sinai Congregation offer their sympathy to her dear family. She will be in prayers and always in our hearts.
Cheryl Southern
October 28, 2008
I am so blessed to have Dana's wonderful sermons and prayers touch my life. I send her family support during this time of sadness.
Cheryl Southern
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