Etta Myers

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Etta Rush Myers was born to the late Ernest Rush and late Mary Scott in Williamsburg County, SC on December 4, 1928. She was the sixth eldest of 8 children. She is predeceased by her husband Charles Myers.
She met Charles and after a period of courtship they married in 1948. From their union there were 4 children. Etta was a strong mother who instilled a hard work ethic, integrity, and morals in her children. Etta had a big and loving heart. She loved talking and interacting with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was always there to give love, counseling and support whenever needed. Etta did not hold her tongue!
Etta relocated to Rochester, NY in 1956. She worked at Speedy's Cleaners and Gerber Factory. She retired in 1990 from Strong Memorial Hospital after working in the linen department for 30 years.
She came to know the Lord at a young age as a member of Canaan AME Church in Andrews, SC.Upon arriving in Rochester, Etta attended Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. She later found her forever church home here at New Bethel CME church in 1959, under the leadership of the late Reverend Raymond L. Graves. She was a faithful member for over 64 years. Etta loved her church and its members. During her time at New Bethel, she served on the Kitchen Committee, Pastor's Aid Committee, Stewardess Board, Willing Workers Auxiliary and as a Missionary until her passing. Etta loved attending the annual conferences and often was selected to be a church delegate. She attended annually until she was physically unable to do so.
She is predeceased by her daughter Jerlene Myers and grandson Tyrone Cunningham. Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Carrie Green (Roland) of Rochester, NY; her 3 children, Judith Myers-Gell (David), Ernest Myers (Jacqueline) and Michael Myers also of Rochester, NY; her 6 grandchildren Eric Myers, Michael Myers, Jr., Starr Myers, Jordann Myers, Justin Myers and Charmen Mais-Johnson (Greg); and 6 great-grandchildren, Michael Myers III, Isaiah Myers, Chardae Johnson, Casimere Johnson, Greg Johnson, Jr., and Atreus Jackson. Etta also leaves to cherish her memory two special nieces, Annie Washington and Ernestine Washington (Herman) both of Rochester, NY.