In Memory

Louise Zerkle (Myers) - Class Of 1940

Louise Zerkle (Myers)

Louise Zerkle Myers Class of 40Leona Louise (Zerkle) Myers, 96, of Olney, passed away on Wednesday, February 08, 2017 at Burgin Manor, Olney, IL.  Cremation rites accorded, burial to be held at a later date.

Leona was born on August 21, 1920 in Richland Co., IL, the daughter of Louis and Leona (Miller) Zerkle. She married Jesse J. Myers on April 23, 1941 in Olney.

Leona enjoyed quilting, cooking, reading, and baking and took pleasure in spending time with her family. She was a member of the Richland Co. Homemakers Association for many years. Leona was raised on a farm, she and her husband spent many years taking care of the dairy farm that they operated together. When they retired they spent 21 years living half the year in Lakeland, FL where they enjoyed a rich social life.

Leona is survived by her husband of 75 years, Jesse J. Myers; daughters, Shelby J. Weidner and husband Jim; and Shirley L. Toliver and husband Terry; son, Connell J. Myers and wife Linda; brother, Francis "Bud" Zerkle and wife Jean; 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 17 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Everett, Clarence, and Harold Zerkle; sister, Genevieve Burgener; grandson, Eric J. Myers; granddaughter, Tammy S. Long.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home obituary & photo posted - February 8, 2017