Mary Myers

Mary Hudson Myers passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the age of 94. She was born in Ovid, MI on December 20, 1917, the daughter of Delos A. Myers and Edna Hudson. Mary had two brothers who preceded her in death. John "Jack" Myers was killed in a plane crash during WWII. George H. Myers died in Ovid, MI in 2007.

Mary is survived by her sister in law Grace E. Myers of Ovid, nieces, Delores R. Wilson of Reading, MI, Ann E. Hegler of New Berlin, New York, Sandra K. Myers of Ovid, and nephews, John G. Myers of Perrinton, MI, and Jim G. Myers of Ovid.

Mary graduated from Ovid High School in 1935. She remained close to her classmates throughout her life. She graduated from what is now Central Michigan University in 1939. She was a teacher in Melvindale Northern Allen Park Schools for 44 years. Mary was an active member of Daughters of American Revolution, Daughters of American Colonist, Daughters of Union Veterans and Michigan Assoc. of Retired School Personnel. She also was a member of the Sheperdsville Library Club, which her mother had been active in. After retiring in 1985, she moved back to Ovid and lived at 131 E. Williams St. She renewed friendships in Ovid and became active in the Ovid Historical Society. In 2001, Mary donated her home, furnishings and antiques to the Ovid Historical Society.

Funeral Services will be held 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 17, 2012 at The Mary Myers Museum (131 E. Williams St., Ovid, MI) with Pastor Greg Buchner presiding. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until time of service at The Mary Myers Museum.