Myrtle Mills Kiker, 89, of Midland, celebrated her homecoming to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 18, 2013. She was born on May 25, 1924 in Windblow, NC to the late William and Maige Mills. Myrtle was raised in the Barium Springs Home for Children in Troutman, NC. She will always be remembered as a beautiful lady that brought joy and laughter everywhere she went. She met her husband while working at Merita Bakery and worked for the CMS School system in the cafeteria where she eventually retired.
Myrtle was predeceased by her husband, Walter Richard Kiker, 3 brothers, 1 sister and stepchildren, Bob and Ray Kiker. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Wendy) Kiker, stepsons, Clyde Kiker, Carl (Patricia) Kiker and stepdaughter, Peg (Boyce) Morrow, 16 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren, a sister, Rachel (Marvin) Swanson, sisters in law, Martha and Betty Kiker and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Special thanks to Tammy Mullis, Lisa Blake, Presbyterian Hospice and Bethel United Methodist Church for their loving care of Myrtle.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00pm on Monday, October 21, 2013 at McEwen Mint Hill Chapel 7428 Matthews Mint Hill Rd. Charlotte, NC 28227. A celebration of Myrtle’s life will follow in the chapel at 2:00pm. The family requests memorials are sent to Bethel United Methodist Church 12700 Idlebrook Rd. Midland, NC 28107. Please visit Myrtle’s online memorial at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com
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