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Myrtle E. McElreath-Williams

August 24, 1912 - December 12, 2007
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring
Saturday 12/15, 11:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Friday 12/14, 11:26 am

Myrtle E. McElreath-Williams, 95, of Ft. Worth, formerly of Big Spring, finished her days here on earth, December 12, 2007, joining her Lord and loved ones in Heaven. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 15, 2007 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel, Big Spring with her son, Rev. Weldon McElreath, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Park, Big Spring. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.She was born, Myrtle Estelle Lancaster, on August 24, 1912, in Comanche County, Texas to Zona Arlena and J. L. Lancaster.Myrtle was one of nine children. At the age of 9, she and her family moved to Big Spring traveling by covered wagon for three months, as her father worked at various farms along the way to finance the trip. She attended school in Fairview, Texas and began teaching Sunday School at 18 years of age. She married Jesse J. McElreath in 1928 and they farmed in Howard County. Jesse was later employed by Continental Oil Company before entering the ministry in 1940. They attended Wayland Baptist College together for two years. Jesse's pastorates were in Plainview, Sunnyside, Lee's Community and Airport Baptist Church in Big Spring. In each of these ministries, Myrtle was an active and involved pastor's wife. Jesse died in 1948. Myrtle met and married Artie Williams of Big Spring in 1950 and he died in 1959.Myrtle became food coordinator for Big Spring School District; later for Texas Tech University Athletic Department, and then to Howard County Senior Citizen Center, before ending her career at First Baptist Church, Big Spring, in 1985. She was a member of College Baptist Church.Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Weldon and Gloria McElreath of Holly Lake Ranch, Bill and Donna McElreath of Jacksboro, Jesse and Darlene McElreath of Ft. Worth, and Ronnie and Pam Williams of Artesia, New Mexico; one daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Merle Ringener of Big Spring; two sisters, Eldora Caughey and Marie Chapman both of Big Spring; ten grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews."Memo" was special to all of us. She will continue to live on in each of our hearts.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring
Saturday 12/15, 11:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Friday 12/14, 11:26 am

Myrtle E. McElreath-Williams, 95, of Ft. Worth, formerly of Big Spring, finished her days here on earth, December 12, 2007, joining her Lord and loved ones in Heaven. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 15, 2007 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel, Big Spring with her son, Rev. Weldon McElreath,Continue Reading

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Gladys "Oliver" Murray left a message on November 30, -0001:
To The Family of Myrtle E. McElreath Williams We extend our prayers for the family in this troublesome time. We do not understand death but know that Ms. Myrtle is at rest in her Heavenly Home with God. She was a special lady. Christmas Blessing to you all. Ed & Gladys Murray
Todd , Lana and Nathaniel East left a message on November 30, -0001:
Bye Bye Aunt Myrtle..wish I could have seen you again to visit and hug your neck!! Tell my Grandma Johnnie Railsback "HI, and I LOVE YOU" for me and my hubby and my wonderful son, Nathaniel!! Many, many blessings to your dear family. The Lancaster brothers and sisters sure left a wonderful legacy for us grandchildren to receive. With Much Love and Wonderful Memories, I say "I LOVE YOU", Lana East (Nichols/Railsback/Lancaster)
Ben Mazarro & Eddie Tubbs left a message on November 30, -0001:
Just a word of care and support from the folks of Calder Woods. Weldon thanks for the time you shared with both of us last week concerning your mother and her life. Your friends at Calder Woods, Ben and Eddie
Noleta (James) & Roy Rice left a message on November 30, -0001:
Sorry for the loss of this dear loved one. May God be with all of her family and friends during this sad time. We love all of you !
Clydette & Royce Kidd left a message on November 30, -0001:
Memo has been very special to me from the very beginning of Jesse and Darlene's relationship. Always treating me like one of the family, sharing her many talents, witty humor and love. She, like the other members of her extended family have never judged, disliked or had any other feelings than undying affection for me, and excepted Royce from the beginning. I know she is now in heaven with other loved ones, and taking the time to share her beauty and wit with Daddy, and paving the way for the rest of us when our time comes to join them. Just know how much we loved her and you are in our prayers.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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