Myrtle Clary

On December 2, 2020, Myrtle Clary, 96 years old, passed into eternity and into the arms of her Heavenly Father while surrounded by her children at home in Keystone Heights. She was a beloved servant of God, a mother, sister, granny, great-granny, great-great-granny (GG), and friend to many. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Clary, and survived by her daughters Paulette Cox (Roger), Darnell Taylor (Danny), Arlene Batten (David), and son Mitch Clary. She is also survived by grandchildren Paul Cox (Tammy), Randy Cox (Kristin), Roy Cox (Cathy), Tracy Biske (Greg), Jeannie Clary, Eddy Batten (Shannon), Monica Best (Cable), Mandy Wray, and Mitchell Clary; great-grandchildren Ryan Cox, Reid Cox, Amber Batten, Cara Cox, Conner Best, Ruby Cox, Hayden Shaw, Brooke Best, Nicholas Batten, Kaden Wray, Cable Best II, Kaylie Wray, Tanner Wray, Henry Batten, and Elizabeth Batten; and great-great-grandchildren Riley Cox, Cooper Cox, Parker Cox, Camryn Cox, Lucas Batten and Brooklyn Batten. In addition to being the matriarch of a large, beautiful family, Myrtle was also very active in her church, Hope Baptist. She held many different roles in the church and its affiliated school over the years. She enjoyed seeing and reading to the school children every week and giving them big hugs. She loved playing games every week and had a standing date every Thursday with her family and friends - she was especially competitive at Phase10, Dominoes and Rummikub. She has travelled all over the country in her lifetime and is especially fond of the Blue Ridge Mountains and good old-fashioned gospel music. Her family has many wonderful memories of spending time with her at her home on Crystal Lake. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Riverside Memorial Park in Jacksonville. Masks are required. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Myrtles church - Hope Baptist Church - "Building Fund", Hope Baptist Church - Building Fund, 3900 SE State Road 100, Starke, Florida 32091. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 Nona St. Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6200.www.jonesgallagherfh.com Cemetery Riverside Memorial Park Normandy Blvd at Memorial Park Road Jacksonville FL 32205 US Graveside Service Friday, December 11, 2020 1:00 PM - Riverside Memorial Park Normandy Blvd at Memorial Park Road Jacksonville FL 32205 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200