Myrtle Lance Murrell
November 20, 1925 ~ May 17, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
MYRTLE LANCE MURRELL
ASHEVILLE -
Myrtle Lance Murrell, 85, of Caribou Rd., died on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Memorial Campus, Mission Hospitals.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Gaston and Carrie Morgan Lance. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Grace Austin, Hazel Ayers, Lacy Byrd, Ethel Austin, and Mabel Warren, by her brothers Henry Lance, Dale Lance, Doyle Lance, and Jay Lance, and by her former husband and friend, Howard Verlon Reece, Sr.
Mrs. Murrell was a graduate of Sand Hill High School. She was retired from Square D in Asheville. She loved to read, loved country music, and loved to garden.
Mrs. Murrell is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Sprouse, of Leicester; four sons, Gary Reece and fiancée Sharon Stamey, of Clyde, Howard "Butch" Reece, Jr. and his wife Joyce, of Asheville; James "Eddie" Reece and his wife Wanda, of Asheville, and Bobby Reece and his wife Virginia, of Asheville; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Mrs. Murrell will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday at New Morgan Hill Baptist Church the Revs. Roy Houston and Bud Lance officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Carolyn and Family: Allen and I are praying for all of you during this time. It’s hard to lose Mama but we know God always knows best. We will be out of town this weekend but please know that you are in our thoughts. Love to you all.
To the family of Mrs Murrell;
Please except our sincere condolences. We were not well aquanted with Mrs Murrell, But knew her Brother Dale well.
Please know that you will be in our thoughts during your time of grief.
Harley and Judy
Butch and family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear about Myrtle, She was such a sweet lady. My prayers are with you all.
Butch and Family
Myrtle was a fine lady and I know you will all miss her very much. Praying that all of you can find peace during this time.
Carolyn, Audra, Debbie & Sheila
You are all in our thoughts and prayers today and tomorrow. It is never easy to loose a loved one but what comfort we have in knowing we are only separated temporarily. May God hold you close to him today and in the days, weeks and months ahead. We love you all and will be praying for you.
I am so sorry for yours and your families loss. Prayers are with you .
I’m so sorry to hear we’ve lost our last little angel on earth, but we now have another in heaven. my heart is broken like yours. she was much more than an aunt to me,but you all know that!!! I could go on forever about our memories, but know my heart is with you and myrtle will be forever loved and missed!!! love,peggy
Carolyn,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I know this is a very difficult time and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that I here for you. May God bless you and your family.
Kathy
Myrtle was a very pleasant person and always nice to everyone. I worked with her at Square D for several years. My prayers and thoughts go to her son, Gary, and all the family.
Carolyn,Gary,Butch,Eddie,Bobby
I just found out about your mother
and I am sorry for your loss. My prays and thoughts are with you all. Love Victor Robinson