Myrle Laverne Thrasher Childers, 97, of Dallas, Texas, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.
Graveside services will be held in Center, Texas at the Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery at 2 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018.
Myrle, daughter of Tom and Maggie Thrasher, was born March 26, 1920, in De Queen, Arkansas. She was a member of the 1st Marching Band in Huntsville, Texas. She retired from Magic Gas Company in Center, Texas after a 30 year career as owner/manager.
Additionally, she pursued a personal lifetime career in finance, investments, real estate, and ranching. She was a member of the Park Cities First Baptist Church and the Cochran Sunday School Class in Dallas, Texas, and was 50+ year member of the Center Chapter # 348 District 4 Section 1 of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Myrle’s survivors include:
Her son: Glynn Childers of Dallas, Texas
Her cousin: Mary Thrasher Griffin
Numerous nieces, nephews, and many longtime friends.
Myrle was preceded in death by her husband Harice Childers and her parents Tom and Maggie Thrasher.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com