Mary Myers

Mary L. Myers, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born June 3, 1934 in El Dorado, KS. Mary Myers was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who dedicated her life serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and all of her family as well as the community. Mary had a strong moral compass which guided her towards a positive impact on her country, community, church, and family. She loved teaching children about the love of Christ by teaching Sunday School for 40 years at South Rock Christian Church in Derby Kansas. She also served the community as a real estate agent for 40 years assisting countless families in finding their special home. Mary championed the rights of unborn children through her pro-life efforts both locally and nationally. She also served her country being active politically in the Republican Party. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Yates and Florence (Yates) Marshall; and brother, William Yates. Mary is survived by her husband of 66 years, Don; children, Jerry (Mary) Myers, Lane (Jeanne) Myers, and Sherry (Troy) Wayman; grandchildren, Mitchell (Jill) Wayman, Alex (Danielle) Wayman, Shane (Bridget) Myers, Jacob Wayman, Jonathan (Katharine) Myers, Mattea (Nick) Carter, Ryan (Chelsea) Myers, and Rachel Myers; brother, Jim (Shirley) Yates; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Monday, October 1, 2018, from 3 to 8 pm with family present between 5 & 7 pm at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037. Funeral: 10 am, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037. Interment to follow at El Paso Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Embrace - Pregnancy Care Center, 1040 N. West St., Wichita, KS 67203.