Eleanor Myrick

Eleanor Hayes Myrick Passed away 8-8-18. She was a gracious Southern Lady who was a friend to many and a stranger to none. Her kindness and grace were a gift to many. People always felt her love and caring spirit. Her guiding advice was to Forgive Always and to Be Kind.

Eleanor, 93, was born March 12, 1925 in Elkin, N.C. to Nina Whitaker and Errol Edwin Hayes. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Egerton Myrick and her son, James E. Myrick, Jr.

She graduated from Elkin High School and the University of North Carolina for Women, Greensboro, N.C. in 1946 with a business administration degree. She taught business subjects at Mount Airy High School until she married Ensign James E. Myrick, U.S. Navy and lived the nomadic life of a Navy wife for 30 years.

Eleanor is survived by her three daughters: Charlotte Vogler (Ron), Blair Myrick and Nina Myrick. She leaves grandchildren: James Rand Myrick (Danielle), Hayes Ells (Mike), Blair Anne Myrick, Angela Vogler, Walter Vogler; Great grandchildren: Halle Marie, Benjamin and Emma Kate Ells, Wiley Myrick; Sisters-in-law Shirley Hayes (Huntsville, AL) and her two daughters and Blair Myrick James (Tallahassee, FL) and her 3 children.

Eleanor was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She developed a host of friends as she traveled the world. She was an enthusiastic volunteer in her churches, Navy organizations, Middleton Place Gardens and the Russell House (Charleston, S.C.), PEO, DAR, Red Cross and many other groups. She especially loved playing bridge, gardening, reading, knitting, learning and traveling.

She and her family enjoyed U.S. Navy assignments living in Newport, Washington DC, Annapolis, Charleston, Panama City, Jacksonville, Key West, San Diego, San Francisco, Monterey, Guam and Madrid, Spain. The family enjoyed each location and especially their European travel during four years residing in Spain. Retirement locations included Charleston, S.C., Pinehurst and finally Advance NC where she and Jim enjoyed 15 years living at Bermuda Village.

Her family and friends have benefited from her wisdom, love and interest in their lives. She was always Present and offered sound advice to all. She was an inspiration and comfort with her warm, loving and positive personality and her infectious smile. Truly she was an Angel that touched many lives in loving ways.

Special thanks to the Bermuda Village staff, and the kind and caring members of the Catered Living Team for their love, wonderful care and gentle touch. Also, thanks to Hospice for their important care and support.

A celebration of her life with her family and friends will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Clemmons Food Pantry, PO Box 871, Clemmons, NC 27012 or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. (Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel)