Mother Myrtle Washington, daughter of Gladys Price Robinson and Willie Leslie Taylor was born October 31, 1929, in Harlem, New York.

She departed this life on September 21, 2022.

Mother Myrtle Washington, born in Harlem New York, moved to Pennsylvania, then to Cartersville, VA, where she attended the historic Turkey Cock School. Mother Myrtle later moved to Richmond, VA attended and graduated from Catholic School. She became a seamstress making clothes for actors and actresses and a shoemaker.

In Richmond, VA, on November 14, 1961, Mother Myrtle married the love of her life Bishop George Washington also deceased. She spent her retired years raising her grandchildren, chickens, guineas, and ducks. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and absolutely loved going to church and serving the Lord. Preceding her in death, Harold Jenkins (son), Ralph Junior (brother), Molly (sister), and Rosa (sister). Left to cherish her memory are Carolyn Witcher (daughter), four grandchildren, devoted granddaughter Carol Witcher, Renee Witcher, Nicole Davis, and Kevin Stokes. Ten great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

Grandma's Gone to Heaven

One quiet day the angels came

And took grandma far away

But in the stillness of the night

I could almost hear her say

Dear grandchild I will miss you

You mean so much to me

But Jesus called me to his side

In heaven I will be

A place of God's great beauty

No Tears or early cares

Only peace and joy forever

And love beyond compare

So, remember all the good times

Don't think about the sad

Treasure all the special moments

Through the years we're always had

And if you trust in Jesus

I can promise this in more

You will get a hug from grandma

Someday on Heaven's golden shore"

Acknowledgements

In this hour of sadness, we wish to acknowledge with our sincerest gratitude, the outpouring of love, sympathy and prayers we have received from our many friends, neighbors, and church family. God bless all of you.

The Washington Family