Carolyn Myer

Carolyn R. Myer, 79, of Jackson passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

She was born April 13, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of John and Minnie Schloss McFerron. She and Paul Raymond Myer were married Oct. 11, 1986. He passed away Sept. 20, 2000.

Carolyn was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was baptized June 1, 1940, and later confirmed April 11, 1954. Carolyn was a 1958 graduate of Jackson High School. She worked for Sears for more than 30 years. She was former president of American Legion Auxiliary No. 158 in Jackson for many years. Carolyn enjoyed cooking. Her favorite was to bake her famous banana nut bread.

Loving survivors include daughters, Judy (Rob) Hodge-Roberts of Jackson and Theresa (Greg) Houchin of Sedgewickville, Missouri; and sons, Jeff (Kellie) Fluegge of Texarkana, Texas, and Kelly (Liz) Fluegge of Jackson. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband of nearly 14 years, she was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Virginia Meyr, Sharon Tate and Irene Glenn; son-in-law, Garry Hodge; and great-granddaughters, Bailey Jones and Emmalyn Washkowiak.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Joshua Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.