Myrtle Hitt

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Myrtle M. Hitt, 85, of Advance passed away Thursday, July 5, 2007, at Advance Nursing Center.

She was born May 2, 1922, in Advance, daughter of Will and Maude Helderman Jenkins. She and Leo Hitt were married April 27, 1946. He died June 22, 1982.

Myrtle was a member of Advance United Methodist Church and active in the choir. She had been a Cub Scout leader and a member of the TNT Club of Advance.

Survivors include two sons, Dennis (Glenda) Hitt and Richard (Peggy) Hitt, both of Advance; three grandchildren, Travis (Melissa), Tyler and Ashley Hitt, all of Advance; and a great-grandson, Hayden Hitt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Morgan Funeral Home.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Virgil Bunch will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Sarah Hamilton. Burial will be in Morgan Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Advance United Methodist Church.