Myra J. Yelton, age 75 of Larwill, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March
10, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born
April 19, 1947 the daughter of Eugene and Geneva (Aaron) Nibblett in
Sayre, Alabama. On November 6, 1971 she married Michael Yelton, Sr. He
passed away on December 8, 2006.
Myra is survived by her sons, Michael (Laurie) Yelton of Fort Wayne, Mark
(Tanya) Yelton of Larwill; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and her
sister, Lawana (John) Marcisz of Calumet City, IL. She is preceded in death
by her parents, husband and 3 grandchildren: Thomas, Joseph and Kayla
Yelton.
Myra earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Evangel University and her
Master’s Degree at IPFW. She went on to teach elementary school in the
West Noble School District for over 30 years. Myra loved to spend time with
her grandchildren. She was a servant to people, always willing to help those
in need. Myra was a woman of deep faith and had a wonderful sense of
humor.
A funeral service will be held in Myra’s honor at 10 am on Saturday, March
18, 2023 at Merriam Christian Chapel, 3985 South US 33, Albion, Indiana
46701. Pastor Joey Nelson will officiate. Family and friends will be received
from 4 pm – 8 pm Friday, March 17, 2023 at Merriam Christian Chapel.
Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery in Topeka, Indiana.
Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories
and condolences maybe shared with the family online
at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.
Friday, March 17, 2023
4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Merriam Christian Chapel
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
Merriam Christian Chapel
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