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Myers was born Nov. 13, 1915, in North Carolina, she was the daughter of Grover C. and Allie Oakley. She was a graduate of Kimball High School. In the early 1950's, she joined Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Yonkers, where she became a member of the Senior Choir. She was a graduate of Apex Beauty School, New York.
Myers is survived by her sister, Ida (Nathaniel) Blair of Yonkers; nephew, Donald (Robin) Oakley; niece, Geraldine Oakley of Ga.; sister-in-law, Mildred Oakley of Yonkers; other nephews, nieces; and church family. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Harrison S. Myers; and seven siblings.
Service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 175 Nepperhan Ave., Yonkers, N.Y., with the Rev. Dr. Carl J. Bruce and the Rev. Willa Mae King, officiating. Entombment will be Tuesday, April 8 in W. Va.
Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home, Welch, W.V. and Brooks Memorial Funeral Home, Yonkers, N.Y.
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