Myrtle Tabor Jeremiah Dewitt went to be with her Lord on November 28, 2006 at Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She was born February 12, 1921 at Liberty, Ok, the youngest of twelve children born to John Henry and Llora (Robars) Tabor. She was married to Dempsey Jeremiah and Luther Dewitt. Both preceded her in death. Mrs. Dewitt was a born again christian and had attended Victory Temple Church at Roland. She was retired from Baldor Electric. Myrtle was an active member of the Roland Nutrition Center, 55+ and local politics. She had been a resident of Greenhurst Nursing Facility in Charleston, Ar. since June 2004. She enjoyed going to church, spending time with her family and going out to eat. She liked to watch Michael Jordan play basketball for the Chicago Bulls, Columbo, and Walker, Texas Ranger. Her special pet friend was a dog named Suggaboog.
Survivors are: 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law: Bernadine and Johnny Jones of Warren, Ar., E.J. "Jeanie" Oldner of Little Rock, Ar. and Lois Renee and Billy "Hutch" Hutchins of Charleston, Ar. 6 Grandchildren: Denise Jones Wright, Angela Dawn Jones Shinn and husband Steve, Tina Jones McClain and husband Michael, Tanya Jones Johnson and husband A.J., Scott Moon and wife Larissa, and Heather Oldner; 8 Great-Grandchildren: Jonathan Wright, Kyle Shinn, Krysten Shinn, Kyndall Shinn, Faith McClain, Erin McClain, Jamie Moon and Gavin Moon; 1 Sister-in-law: Nicy Jeremiah Tabor; 1 Brother-in-law: Arley Keen; Many beloved nieces, nephews, and many friends Special Friends: David Redden and Kenneth and Angie Fair she was preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers: Charles Tabor, Alva Tabor, Bob Tabor, Shird Tabor, Oscar Tabor, Ted Tabor and 5 sisters: Rose Henson, Vida Vaughn, Bertha Trammell, Margaret Fugett and Etta Bridges |