Myra J. Shivley, age 80, 4554 West  100 South, Huntington, died at 8:51 p.m. Thursday (September 6, 2007) at her home.

     Mrs. Shivley retired from nursing in 1987 working as a registered nurse for Huntington Memorial Hospital and Miller’s Merry Manor both for over 10 years.  Myra was a member of Loon Creek Church of the Brethren.  She graduated from Huntington Township High School in 1945 and received her nursing degree from Ball State University in 1948.

     Myra was born on June 30, 1927, in Huntington, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Brubaker) Huston. Her first marriage was to Charles Morrett who preceded her in death on October 19, 1979.  She then wed Bernard “Spike” Shivley on October 6, 1984 in Huntington and he died on April 25, 2001.

     Survivors include a son – John R. (Linda) Morrett of Ossian, IN; one daughter – Cheri (Jim) Soulier of Ft. Wayne, IN; one brother – David (Patricia) Huston of Montpelier, IN; one sister – Rosemary Eberly of North Webster, IN; two stepsons – Garry (Bev) Shivley of Huntington and Jim (Bev) Shivley of Huntington; one stepdaughter – Mary (Jim) Speidel of Greentown, IN; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren and 21 step great-grandchildren.  A son – Charles Richard Morrett, three brothers – Frank Huston, Jr., Martin Huston and Richard Huston, a sister – Camilla Eckert, and a step grandchild preceded her in death.

     Visitation will be 3 – 7 p.m. Monday (September 10, 2007) at the Bailey-Love Mortuary.  Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (September 11, 2007) at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Pastor Kellie Herber officiating.  Burial will be in the Star of Hope Cemetery, Huntington County.

     Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN  46750.