Myrtle Deas
Posted: February 23, 2022
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Annie Myrtle Deas, 90, of Richland, NY, and formerly of Columbus, MS passed away on February 14, 2022, with family by her side.
She was born on February 14, 1932, in Columbus, Mississippi, to the late W. H. Barnes and Annie Bell Guyton Barnes. She was married for 62 years to
Cecil Mack Deas and together raised a family of three children. Myrtle was active in her church and served as a Sunday School teacher for most of her adult years. She owned and operated her own bakery and catering business, Deas Dainties, for 10 years and continued to make beautiful cakes for many years after.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Cecil; her parents; and her sister, Mildred.
She is survived by her children, Bonnie (Karl) Novak, Mack (Sandra) Deas and Lori (Jerry) Hewell; seven grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Cedar Bluff MS. Bring your favorite photos to share memories of Myrtle.
Memorials may be made to the High Braes Refuge, 196 Waterbury Road, Redfield, NY 13437 www.highbraes.org.