Martha Myers

Martha Myers passed away, Jan. 16, 2020. She was born March 23, 1933, to the late Joshua and Emmer Friar who resided near Miller. She graduated from Miller High School and attended Draughon Business College in Springfield. She was married to Treacil Myers Nov. 14, 1953.
Myers worked as a dental assistant for many years before taking a job as a secretary with the Ash Grove School System for six years. After leaving the school, she worked as a secretary for the Visiting Nurse Association in Springfield, where she retired in 1993 after 16 years of employment. After her retirement, she enjoyed 11 years of volunteering for Mercy Hospital. She was a longtime dedicated member of the United Methodist-Presbyterian Church.
Myers is survived by: her husband, of 66 years; children, Becky (Mark) Ramsey, Pam (Don) Bayless; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Don Myers of Carthage; and sister-in-law, Laura Friar of Independence; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Joshua and Emmer Friar; infant son, Bruce Gene Myers; sisters, Dorothy Holmes, Helen Bertelsen, Bonnie Richesin and brother Gene Friar.
Services were held Jan. 21, 2020 at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home in Ash Grove. Burial followed at Shiloh Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ash Grove United Methodist-Presbyterian Church or Shiloh Cemetery and may be left at the funeral home.