Myrtle Murray Roddenberry, 95, of Folkston, passed away Tuesday, August 9 at Life Care Center in Hilliard, Florida. She was born in Charlton County to the late William Newton and Julia Elvania Dinkins Murray. She was a homemaker and volunteered in many local civic organizations. She was a member of the Folkston United Methodist Church where she was involved with the Keenagers and served as an Adult Sunday School Teacher.
She is survived by 6-Daughters: Theo (Donald) Phillips, Connie (Kenneth) Gay, Marsha Johnson, Yvonne (Robert) Turner, Brenda (Robert) Maifarth, and Susan (Steve) Taylor; 1 sister: Doris Ezzell; 15-Grandchildren; 27-Great Grandchildren; and 6-Great Great Grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 12 at Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, Georgia from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 13 at 10:30 AM at the Folkston United Methodist Church with Rev. Dave Willett officiating. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Michael Gay, Derral Phillips, Lanier Phillips, David Phillips, Nathan Johnson, Tim Turner, Drew Taylor and Brent Taylor
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home, Folkston, Georgia.
To send flowers to the family in memory of Myrtle Roddenberry, please visit our
flower store.