Myrtle Jennings Willis
February 14, 1942 – December 31, 2024
Myrtle Jennings Willis died peacefully on New Year’s Eve surrounded by her family. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, James A Willis Jr.; daughters, Cheryle L Ayscue and Cindy A Willis; granddaughter, Kristin A Wells and her husband, Jason L Wells; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Layna, and Raelyn Wells; by her sisters, Mary Francis Workman, Ann Hill, and Evelyn Jennings, and by her nieces and nephews. Myrtle is known best for her loving and generous spirit. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jullian Winfrey Jennings Sr.; brother, Jullian W. Jennings Jr.; and sister, Clara Elizabeth Donald.
Funeral services will take place on Thursday, January 9, at the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Mechanicsville with visitation at 11 a.m. and celebration of life at 1p.m. Interment to follow at 2 p.m. at Signal Hill Memorial Cemetery with a brief reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Hillcrest Baptist Church, 11342 Hillcrest Rd. Hanover, VA 23069.
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I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Myrtle Willis. I affectionately referred to her as “Turtle” after she told me it was a name someone else had for her. She was one of the kindest people I’d ever met and was a truly special and lovely lady. She was a true friend to everyone.
I always enjoyed her company and have so many wonderful memories of playing games with her and laughing. Myrtle was the kind of person I strive to be and I loved her dearly. Her family is in my daily prayers and I will miss her.