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Myrtle Durrance Obituary
Myrtle Laverne Durrance, 93, of Brunswick, Ga., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at her residence. Myrtle was born June 23, 1927, in Dothan, Ala.
The things that made Myrtle the happiest were her family and friends, and cooking for them. Her favorite pastimes were sewing, quilting and cooking. Her favorite songs were "Amazing Grace," "Lord Help Me Jesus," and "Long Black Train." Myrtle was retired from Rich-Sea Pak.
Myrtle is survived by her children, Florence Googe, Bonnie Wiggins, Wanda DeJournett (Andy), Lavon Durrance, JoAnn Stone, Juanita Hall, Clifford Durrance (Tawana) and Terry Durrance (Barbara); siblings, Martha (Cootsie) Simmons and Cecil Hall. Myrtle also leaves behind numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren and other family members.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Lumby Durrance; father and mother, Eddie and Sennie Hall; children, Dot Phillips, Doris Partin, Jimmy Durrance, Jeanell Branson, Carolyn Durrance and Gerry Branson; and siblings, Bernice King, Francis Beckham, LuElla Boatright, Maudine Cribb and Johnny Hall.
A visitation for Myrtle will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, and the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, 3321 Glynn Ave., Brunswick.
Her burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Ramah Cemetery, Horseshoe Road, in Blackshear, Ga.
Serving as pallbearers will be Edward King, Jeffrey Lee, Jerry King, Larry Boatright, Eddie Branson and Scott Branson.
Contributions in Myrtle's memory may be made to Affinis Hospice Care, 248 Northeast Broad St., Jesup, GA 31546.
A special thank you to Jackie, Nicole, Rob and Ray of Affinis Hospice Care.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.edomillerandsons.com for the Durrance family.
Family-placed obituary
The Brunswick News, February 16, 2021
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