Myers, Mary Mildred
Birth: Saturday, March 16, 1918 in St. Inigoes, Maryland
Residence: Lusby, Maryland Death: Friday, April 13, 2012 at the age of 94 Laid to Rest: Thursday, April 19, 2012 in the St. John United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lusby, Maryland |
Mary Mildred Myers, 94, of Lusby, MD passed away on April 13, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. She was born the 10th child of the late Louis and Nettie Washington Ball, on March 16, 1918, in St. Inigoes, St. Mary's County, MD.
She attended the public schools of St. Mary's County. Even though she did not have advanced education; Mildred was blessed with a wealth of knowledge. At an early age, Mildred gave her life to the Lord; and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior; and served and worshiped Him until her earthly life was over. Before her health declined, she was an active member of the Church choir, served as a lay speaker, and was involved in numerous Church activities and committees. Mildred was a dedicated and hard worker. Her employment included among various jobs, Solomons Pier, Pier I, Warren Denton Seafood, to name a few. Her final employment was with the Southern MD Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc., as a Senior Companion. She enjoyed life and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She married Levester Myers, and from this union they were blessed with 6 children. Mildred was predeceased by her husband, Levester; sons, Lawrence and Earl; daughter, Deloris, brothers and sisters, James, Archie, Joseph, Swope, Benjamin, John, Janie, Florence, Carrie and Reginald. She is survived by sons, Leon (Ida), James, Nathaniel (Mae), Jerome (Velma); daughters, Vivian and Cassandra; one brother, Richard Ball, sisters-in-law; Gladys Ball, Mamie Ball, Sarah Myers, 24 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home. |