Myra L. McCormick's Obituary
Myra Lee McCormick passed away quietly on August 26, 2022 at her home in Millsboro, DE, after a battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Florence and Lester Layne and born on December 21, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio.
Myra was a devoted and loving wife to Patrick for 66 years. They were high school sweethearts, graduating in 1956 from Libby High School in Toledo, OH. They were married on August 12, 1956.
They lived in many cities throughout Ohio, as well as Wilmington and Lewes, DE, Grosse Pointe, MI, Pittsburgh and West Chester, PA as a result of Patrick’s employment in the railroad business. She was a lucky one to be a homemaker, but also worked in various capacities over the years in retail and bookkeeping.
A passion throughout Myra’s life was creating a welcoming home. They were beautifully decorated in a loving style and her gardens the same. Many can attest to her exceptional cooking. She has an extensive cookbook collection. She was a member of many gourmet groups throughout her life, including one she started in Grosse Pointe, MI. Myra was a gifted seamstress, sewing children's clothing, stylish outfits, home decorating enhancements, and incredible Halloween costumes. For many years she enjoyed golf and travelling and completed her bucket list!
Myra loved gardening and flower arranging, entertaining in Martha Stewart style, with amazing tablescapes. She was a member of the Sussex Gardeners Club. She enjoyed creating beautiful gardens in every home, some were even on tours.
She was a member of Conley’s United Methodist Church. Her loving mission for years was in organizing and cooking funeral dinners for the church.
In addition to her parents, Myra was preceded in death by her sister, Doris. She is survived by her husband Patrick; her daughter, Audrey Bruce; her son, Mark McCormick (Carol); her grandchildren: Alex, Meredith, Kyle, and Preston; her great grandchildren: Charlotte, Isabella, Henry, Logan, Brooke; her sister, Joan Haeberlein (Lee); her brother, Phillip Layne (Linda); and many friends.
Funeral services will be held on September 13, 2022 at Conley’s United Methodist Church beginning at 11:00 am. The family will receive guests from 10:00 to 11:00 prior to the service. A luncheon after the service will be held at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her memory to Conley’s United Methodist Church, 33106 Jolyns Way, Lewes, DE 19958.
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