Myrtle Lee Diamond

June 18, 2012

Myrtle Lee Diamond, age 80 of McDavid, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 17, 2012. She was born in Jay on December 20, 1931.

She was a homemaker and helped her husband D.C. run the family store. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in McDavid. Myrtle Lee was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother to all of those who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her father Perry L. Kelley and mother Bessie L. Kelley; her sisters, Mary Bovia and Shirley Tidwell; her brothers, Wayne Kelley and Houston Kelley; and  great-granddaughter Meagan Hinote.

She is survived by her husband and soulmate of 63½ years, David C. Diamond; three daughters Marie (Jerry) Gibson, Sherrie (Ron) Jones, Cindy Diamond and special adopted daughter Sheila Ashcraft; five grandchildren, Michelle (Randy) Hinote, Jammie (April) Gibson, Brandon (Amy) Scott, Nick (Robin) Jones, and Ashley Jones; 11 great-grandchildren, Gavin Hinote, Hunter Scott, Dakota Rivers, Austin Scott, Bailee Hinote, Wylder Gibson, Tara Jones, and Brant, Griffin, Cole, and Bethany Hyatt; and her precious dog Pepper and Blacky the cat. She is also survived by three sisters and four brothers; James (Jean) Kelley, Buck (Glenda) Kelley, Tink (Annie Ruth) Kelley, Jerry (Walterene) Kelley, Polly (Frank) Whitfield, Ann (Ben) West, and Joan (Jeff) Struebing.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2012, from 6-9 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Cora Baptist Church in Jay with Bro. Oglesbee and Bro. Hall officiating services. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be her grandsons, Jammie Gibson, Brandon Scott, Nick Jones, Hunter Scott, Gavin Hinote and Randy Hinote. Honorary pallbearers will be her loving nephews.

The family wishes to thank Sacred Heart Hospital doctors and staff, and Joyce Goldenberg Covanant Hospice staff for all of their tender loving care….words cannot express our feelings. Also Life Care Rehab Center, Bro. Oglesbe of Grace Baptist Church, Bro. Hall of Cora Baptist Church, and many numerous friends and families for all of their prayers, visits, phone calls, and food during our time of need. A very special thanks to Nancy Rueb for her daily visits and providing food to the family.

Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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3 Responses to “Myrtle Lee Diamond”

  1. Wilma Gibsonwilma on June 20th, 2012 11:52 pm

    So sorry to read of the death of Mrs. Diamond. She was a sweet lady and would always see her at showers and get-togethers. Gladen always got his fish bait at the store.. She will be missed.

  2. Sandra Tucker on June 20th, 2012 4:44 am

    I was always so excited as a kid to stop by and see Mrs Myrtle and uncle D.C. with my dad and uncle Melvin in the summers. After moving back from Ireland two years ago we dropped by on the off chance they’d be there and of course they were and as welcoming as always. We chatted for hours. Thank you for the warm and loving welcome you always had for me, God Bless till we meet again on the other side. Sandra Tucker

  3. Betty Porz on June 19th, 2012 1:35 am

    Thinking of what a close and dear family Mrs.Myrtle Lee showered with her love…may you find comfort in knowing she was loved by many people and touched so many lives during her time here on earth….she was kind to all and always had her smile….my fondest memory was on my 50th birthday…she assured me getting older was not bad…she smiled and said .”.you just have to watch where you step ” and she was right….I’ve taken a few falls and now I always think of her sage advice and try to watch where I step…..our love and prayers to each of you….your friends……….Betty & Walter

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