Mrs. Myrtle I. Andrews

Myrtle Irene Andrews, 95, of Muskogee, Oklahoma went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 21, 2015. She was born February 24, 1920 to Will and Gertie Nolen in Appleton, Arkansas where she grew up. Myrtle married Woodrow Rainey and lived in the Appleton area. They had one son, Ray Rainey. When Woodrow Rainey was killed in action during WWII, Myrtle and Ray moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma where she later met Glen Dean Andrews. They started their lives together in marriage on July 27, 1949, which continued until his death on February, 28, 2012. Myrtle was a dedicated housewife, and also worked for Teel Laundry and Funsten Nut Company. She loved to take care her flowers and working in her yard. She also loved to sew and made several items for family and friends. Myrtle’s greatest joy was being with her family and friends and made several trips each year to visit them. Sunday dinners were an important part of her life. Myrtle loved to go and watch her two sons and four grandsons race at tracks in several states. The only time she missed any of their races was when they would slip off and not tell her or if she was visiting her sisters in Oregon. The span of her dedication to watching her sons and grandsons races lasted for over 45 years until her health kept her from going. Myrtle was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where she was actively involved for over 50 years until her health started to decline. She taught the children’s beginner class for several years, prepared meals at church dinners, visited the sick, and brought people to church who had no way of getting there. Myrtle loved serving her Lord and Savior and taking care of her family, all of whom she loved dearly. Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Gertie Nolen; husband, Glen Andrews; 5 brothers; and 6 sisters. She is survived by her sons, Ray Rainey and wife Debbie, and Gary Andrews and wife Suzy, both of Muskogee, OK; grandchildren, Ranae Bumgarner and husband Chuck of Muskogee, OK, Greg Rainey and wife Laura of Muskogee, OK, Gary Ray Andrews and wife Michelle of Muskogee,OK, Angel Smallen and husband Randy of Broken Arrow, OK, and Reagan Dawn Andrews of Muskogee, OK; great grandchildren, Jill Bumgarner, Charle Bumgarner, Austine Blake Skupien, Hunter Ranae Andrews, Lane Makenzee Andrews, Kelli Dawn Smallen, and Katie Ranae Smallen; sister, Evelyn Parrish of Appleton, AR; and several nieces and nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services celebrating Myrtle’s life will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Immanuel Baptist Church with Deacon Roger Folsom and Pastor Nate Capps officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery with Gary Ray Andrews, Greg Rainey, Chuck Bumgarner, Charlie Bumgarner, Lanny Andrews, and Johny Parrish serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Myrtle I. Andrews

February 24, 1920 - March 21, 2015