Myrtle Logan

Myrtie Logan, 95, of Connersville, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at her residence. On October 12, 1915 Myrtie was born to William H. and Mary Ann Creech Gabbard in Owsley County, Kentucky. Myrtie was a 1933 graduate of Mt. Olive School in Lee County Kentucky. She was married to William J. Logan on January 20, 1938 at Central Christian Church. Following her retirement from Ford Electronics in 1978, Myrtie volunteered at the Senior Center in the crafts department for 16 years, and was an aide at Fayette Regional Health Systems for 11 years. Myrtie was a member of New Heights Church of Christ. Survivors include her two daughters: Norma Owens of Martinsville, Sue Ripberger and her husband, Tom of Connersville; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband: William J. Logan; six sisters: Reba Smith, Myrtle Wyatt, Juanita Winkle, Martha Peters, Naomi Beadles, Retha Coons; four brothers: Joe, Clyde, Andy, and John D. Gabbard; and a daughter: Judith Ann Logan. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Myers Chapel, Connersville with Pastor David Soper of the Liberty Church of Christ officiating. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service where memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Church of Christ. For additional information and to send condolences or memories, visit www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com.