Lucretia Catherine Myers

Lucretia Catherine Patrick Myers 97, of Dunbar, WV passed away on December 30, 2023 with her son by her side. She was born September 27, 1926 on Aarons Fork in Kanawha County, WV to the late Floyd and Ernie Patrick. In addition to her parents, Lucretia was preceded in death by her husband: Clifford Myers; brothers: Ernest, Orville, Ree, John, and Russell Patrick; stepson: Clifford Myers; and stepdaughter-in-law: Joy Myers. She is survived by her son: Patrick Sr. (Devona) of Hurricane; stepson: William Myers of Gahanna, OH; two grandsons (that are her pride and joy): Patrick Jr. (Lori) of Edmond, OK and Jeffery (Martha Ellen) of Springdale, AR; and four great grandchildren that she loved dearly: Jake, Ella, Sam, and Grayson. Lucretia received a BA Degree in Elementary Education from Morris Harvey College and a Master of Arts Degree from Marshall University. She began her 41 year teaching career at the age of 19 for the Kanawha County Board of Education. She taught at Goosecreek Elementary, Green Valley Boys Farm, Frame Elementary, and in 1952 she started teaching at Bridge Elementary in Falling Rock, WV where she remained until she retired in 1986. Lucretia was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority which is an International Honorary Organization of Women Educators. She was an active member of the Elk-Blue Creek Historical Society. Lucretia spent many hours researching the history of various families of Kanawha and Roane Counties and documenting most cemeteries in Roane County. After retirement, Lucretia and her friend, Othel Burdette traveled by bus throughout the United States with different organizations, churches and Park Tours. Most of her travels abroad were with a group from Concord College sponsored by Professor Bill Wells and his wife Annie Wells. Lucretia traveled to all fifty states, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Ireland, Scotland, Bahamas, Canada, England, France, and Germany. Her family would like to thank the following people: Dr. William Harris for taking such good care of her for 40 plus years; four special ladies that provided care services for her in her home: Shannon Snyder, Grace Shea, Lori Fouts and Renee Hughes; Kim Miller and her wonderful staff at Magnolia Assisted Living Home in Teays Valley. Hospice provided stellar in-home care support during the final year of her life. Lucretia was blessed to have special neighbors John Gladwell, Jay and Debbie Bean, and Kim Bass. A Graveside Service will be 1:00pm Saturday January 6, 2024 in the Lower Mausoleum at Cunningham Memorial Park St. Albans, WV. No flowers-just good memories Anyone wishing to leave an online memory may do so by visiting her tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 255206 is honored to serve the Myers family.

Lucretia Catherine Myers

September 27, 1926 - December 29, 2023