Myrtle Hernandez

Myrtle Lewis Hernandez was born September 12, 1932, in Heidelberg, Mississippi, to Talmadge D. and Annie L. Lewis. She passed away on February 19, 2017 in Houston, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral arrangements for Myrtle are being handled by Forest Park Westheimer in Houston. Visitation will be Friday, February 24 from 4-8 PM in the Chapel at Forest Park Westheimer and also Saturday, February 25 at 1 PM until services there at 2 PM. Burial will follow in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.

Myrtle is survived by her loving daughters Angela Hernandez of Houston and Helena Delgado of San Antonio and her grandchildren, Joseph, Sydney, and Reinesme; sisters-in-law Dr. Ingrid M. Hernandez of Houston and Ann Lewis of Heidelberg, MS; brothers-in-law Charles Stringer of McComb, MS and C.G. Castles of New Port Richey, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Arthur Hernandez; a twin sister Myrtice Castles of New Port Richey, FL; sisters Kathy Stringer of McComb, MS, and Helen Lewis, Lolean Lewis and Baby Lewis of Heidelberg, MS; brothers William Lewis and his wife Trudy; Melvin Lewis and his wife Ellen; Alvin Lewis, Lucius Lewis, and Edwin Lewis, all of Heidelberg, MS; father and mother-in-law Arthur and Ingrid Hernandez, and brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Elaine Hernandez of Mexico City, Mexico.

Myrtle was a devoted wife and faithful friend. A selfless mother, she always put her childrens’ needs before her own, supporting and encouraging them throughout all of life’s adventures. She was a talented beautician, a homemaker, and an amazing cook who enjoyed whipping up a feast for friends and family. She was compassionate, sweet, and had a sense of humor that would draw a smile from a stranger. Most of all, she treasured being grandma to her grandchildren and mama to her daughters and her dogs. Her pets brought her so much joy, and Myrtle lit up when she’d talk about them, particularly her precious Angel.

Baptized in the Methodist church, her greatest expression of faith was to always follow The Ten Commandments and The Golden Rule – “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”.

Myrtle was loved by many, and the family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to those who encouraged their family through the years as she courageously faced rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. Special thanks to Dr. Bizwajit Kar for his years of exceptional care. Throughout her battle with cancer, a number of physicians, nurses, and staff took compassionate care of Myrtle, in particular Dr. Huy Vinh, Dr. Mohamed El-Beheary, and Dr. Timothy Connolly and his partners.

Pallbearers are Myrtle’s grandson Joseph Delgado of San Antonio and nephews Anthony Stringer, Vince Stringer and Tyler Stringer of McComb, MS, David Caulfield and Matthew Caulfield of Hattiesburg, MS, and Vincent Hernandez of Houston.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Special Olympics AAA-20 Delegation in San Antonio, TX.