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Obituary For Myrtle Turner West

Myrtle L. Turner West, 79 of Havelock, NC, passed at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice Newport, NC, Monday, December 26, 2022.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to Crystal Coast Hospice House or Hyman Chapel AMEZ Church.

Her visitation is 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, January 2, 2023 at Hyman Chapel AME ZionChurch 2180 NC Hwy. 101, Havelock.

Her funeral service is 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Havelock High School Performing Arts Center. The interment will follow at Hyman Chapel Church Cemetery.

Mrs. West is survived by her husband, Alvin West, Sr., of the residence; two daughters, Alvisa W. Godette (Tony) of Havelock and Christa Cooley (Keith) of Lawrenceville, GA; three grandchildren, Michael Godette, Sean Cooley and Mariah Cooley, of Lawrenceville, GA; three brothers, Carl Turner (Queenie) of Elizabeth City, NC, James Turner (Shelia)Moss Point, MS, and Robert Turner, Havelock, NC; three sisters, Clarita Bell (Roy) Clayton, Cheryl Turner (Lloyd) Waldorf, MD, and Cathy Moffit (Steve) Savannah, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and friends.

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Myrtle and I were roommates at ECSU. Just received news of her passing. My sincere condolences to the family. Alvin you are in my pre yes, I know personally how it is to loss a spouse!

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Myrtle and I were roommates at ECSU. Just received news of her passing. My sincere condolences to the family. Alvin you are in my pre yes, I know personally how it is to loss a spouse!

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Alvin and family, We are so sorry to hear today of Myrtle's passing a week ago. She was a wonderful person and beloved teacher at HHS. May God comfort and strengthen you all at this time. - Patrick and Carol Blackstock

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Our Sincere Condolences, Prayers and Thoughts are with the entire West Family. God Bless Jeanette Benjamin and Family

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To the West Family, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. I pray GOD will give you peace during this time of bereavement, and lighten your hearts as time passes. I will never forget how fondly my Mom spoke of Myrtle, and how her warm smile greeted me when I worked in the Havelock school system. All the best.~ Fredricka Ross-Molock and Family, Upper Marlboro, MD

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To Mr Westand family you have my Condolences at this sad time. May God comfort and strengthen you and your daughters today and in the days ahead. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Hold on to the lovely me.ories of your love one. She will be missed but God knew she was getting tired so He called another Beautiful flower home. She was loved but God loved her best Submitted Mary Brooks and family, Raleigh, N.C.

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To Mr. West and family. You have my Condolences and prayers of comfort and strength at this time. May God keep you in peace and surround you with His everlasting love today and in the days ahead. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Submitted by Mary Brooks and Family, Raleigh, N. C.

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No other teacher could bring "The Canterbury Tales" alive and make it as interesting as Mrs. West. She is why I became an English teacher; I used my version of her teaching style in my class. I LOVED her! Condolences to her family and the world of education...God's comfort...

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To the West family: My prayers are with you for God's comfort & peace. Mollie Walker George

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To Alvin and the West and Turner families, We will be praying for God's strength and comfort in the coming days for you and your family. Love and prayers. With Heartfelt Sympathy, Rosa Ellison & Jack "Pete" Vann

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Alvin I will miss my Sorority Sister. As you know, we were friends from childhood. I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that my love for you and Myrtle is everlasting. Myrtle was always the one to recall memories, clear memories of our childhood. And one of our favorite games was playing Jack rocks. Even her sister Velma played with us. My prayers go out to you and your family. Ethel Parker, Waldorf, MD.

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My heart and prayers are with you guys. ~Kimberly Godette

- Kimberly Parks

Sending heart felt condolences and prayers to the West family as you celebrate and reflect on the life of your wife, mother, grandmother, sister in law, mother in law and etc. Cherish the wonderful memories you created and allow her legacy to live on.

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Sending heartfelt condolences and Love with prayers to Mr. West and the family. May God's Blessings rest upon you during this time. Mrs. West was admired and loved by many. Reta Frazier

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Mr. West and family, please know that we are praying for you. May the good Lord and the love you shared with Mrs. West be your strength as you celebrate her life. It was our pleasure to know Mrs. West during our years at Hyman Chapel and Havelock High School. Blessings and love, Rev. and Mrs. Bobby L. Simmons, Sr. and sons

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To Mr. West and Family: Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. May the love and mercy of our Lord be bestowed upon you and your family during this difficult time. My most sincere condolences. Erlinda Leggett of New Bern, NC.

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Alvin and the West and Turner families, my thoughts and condolences are with you. May God add a special Blessing for you during this time of bereavement. Joey Peterson, VA Beach

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🕊️🕊️🕊️Prayers for comfort, love and peace as our family endures another heartbreak 💔. May God comfort you Alvin, Visa, Christa and the rest of the West family during this difficult time. 🕊️🙏🏾💕 I remember she would always say... "look at little Janice, you so purdy". May she rest in beauty, style and grace. -(Keyia aka little Janice💕)

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My Deepest Condolences May God Bless Your Family

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You are in our thoughts and prayers. We Love you and God Bless each of you. Keith Jennings, Greg Dennis and Micheal Woods ETSU Buc's Brothers

- Michael A Woods

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My deepest condolences to the West family. I treasure my memories of the years we taught and coached at Havelock High School. There is no way to count the sporting events we attended during those years. Alvisa, "June Bug", and Christa had no better a supporter than their mom. I am sadden that Myrtle has left us so soon. Rest In Peace dear friend. Flo 5Daniels

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Alvin, Alvisa, Krista and Family. I so enjoyed working for years at Havelock High. I was deeply saddened to see this news on Facebook. Myrtle was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed but it is heavens gain. Her last breath on earth was her first in heaven. That is so valuable just knowing one day you will be reunited. She and "June Bug" are having a glorious celebration. I have always admired your family and know your heart is broken. Lean heavily in God. May he grant you comfort, hope and peace at this very difficult time. Love and hugs! RIP my friend. Judy Dean

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In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust the soul of our sister Myrtle. In this life you embraced her with your tender love; deliver her now from every evil and bid her eternal rest. The order has passed away: welcome her into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping, or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen ~ Scott & Tammie Shermeyer

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We lift up the family and pray for God's Grace and Peace as we remember and cherish the life and contributions of this lady. Myrtle influenced in a positive manner the lives of so many. Our prayers and love are with the family. Marion, Gwen and Jeff

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Mr. West, we extend heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family as you go through this difficult time of loss. God will strengthen you all for He comforts the comfortless. Milton and I pray God's spirit of love be with you all. Mrs. Myrtle was also my English teacher for a half of semesterat which time she was out on leave when she was having Christa. Milton & Rita Brown

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May the grace of God continue to carry you on. The Adams Creek Community

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Sincere condolences to Alvin and family in loss of your loved one. I pray that God will comfort you and that her fond memories, loving ways will be with you forever. Lottie Hayes

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Sending prayers & comfort to the West family. She was my English teacher as well, always kept it 100 with you from the first day. She will truly be missed. Heaven has gained another Angel in December 2022. Harkley Family

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family Continuously!❤ Revelations 21:4,helps us to appreciate that one day these hurtful things such as Sickness,Death and Pain will be a thing of the past. ❤Just know that your Loved one are in the Best of Hands now !!So look forward to seeing her again in the future that Our God and his Son Jesus Christ intented for Mankind from the beginning..Much Love, The Collins and Murphy Family ❤❤❤..

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To the West Family: May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many during this time of discomfort. Please know that you will always be in my prayers for comfort. May the memories you shared with her throughout life be a source of daily inspiration. I will always treasure our work days at Havelock High and lasting friendship. Love you all! Sudie Skeens Way

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Our sincere condolences and prayers are with the family and friends of our beloved Myrtle. God is with you every step of "The Way"! He will continue to give you love, comfort, peace, and joy during these hours of sadness. I am praying for you to find healing through the Lord's love. Take comfort in knowing that the Lord is always by your side. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you through this loss. May God watch over you and comfort you. Dr. Marion Bell Hill, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Havelock,NC

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Mrs. West will be terribly missed. She was an amazing inspiration and a true woman of God. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those who loved her. God bless you all.

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We are so sorry to hear the passing of Mrs. West. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. When I first moved to Havelock in 1983, Mrs. West was my home room teacher at HHS. She was always welcoming then and even when I would see her in the years to follow graduation, her welcoming spirit was always there. May she always be remembered for her amazing gift of teaching.

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Sending my condolences to Mr. West and his family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. Corliss McCabe Lane

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Sending heartfelt condolences to the West Family at this time.

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Mr. West, the Looney family send our sincere and most deepest condolences to you and your family. May God bring you peace and comfort during this time.

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With deepest sympathy ❤️‍🩹 Bert and Ramona Rose

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My sincere condolences to the entire family. Mrs. West was my favorite English teacher. She taught wisdom of life lessons that I will never forget. It's hard to know of her passing but I know she's in the hands of our Father which is in Heaven. May God be a comfort in these times and always. Alan & Gale Frazier

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I was so saddened to hear of Mrs. Wests passing. Her, Mr. West and the whole family held a very special place in the hearts of me and my family. Hugs and prayers going up for comfort, peace and strength during this time. Vicki Lundy Stewart

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My condolences and prayers to you all. Mrs. West was an amazing teacher and friend. I value the lessons she taught me through her teaching and wisdom shared. This saddens my heart to hear but I know she is dancing in Heaven! My prayers continue for you all.

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Myrtle was a very classy lady. Laura and I send our deepest condolences to all of her family. Myrtle was a special person to a lot of people and had a very positive influence on the lives of many. We all must understand that Myrtle is in a better place and we need to hold onto the many good memories. Rest In ETERNAL peace Myrtle

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