Myrtice Walker

November 13, 2017

Myrtice Walker, 102, passed away on November 13, 2017 at Addison Heights Health Care Center. She was born in Montezuma, GA (in Macon County, Georgia), and was the youngest of 12 siblings. She received no formal schooling, and taught herself to read and write by reading from her favorite book, the Bible, every night. Myrtice Walker was an active member of Love Baptist Church, of Swanton, OH, for more than 50 years. She was a mother of the church, a member of the nurse’s guild, and a member of the choir. She loved the Lord! Mytrice had a kind, gentle spirit, a charming personality and a contagious smile. She never met a stranger. Although feisty at times, she had a great sense of humor, and loved laughing. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, entertaining, and she loved animals. Mytrice leaves to cherish, one adopted son Ronnie Walker, daughter-in-law Mary Walker, one grandson Gregory Walker, two great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren of Sumter, South Carolina, cousins Bertha Johnson and Patricia Gee of Detroit, Michigan, niece Marion Cannon, of Chicago, Illinois, Ina Jones her caregiver and friend of Toledo, OH, Pearlie Mae Wiggins longtime friend and neighbor, of Swanton, Ohio, as well as a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Wake service will be Friday 11:00 a.m. followed by funeral services 12:00 p.m. at Dale-Riggs Funeral Home, Rev. Clark Morgan officiant, interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery.