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Submitted: 11/17/21 • Approved: 11/21/21 • Last Updated: 6/29/23 • R1401526-G1401525-S3
November 9, 1943 - December 31, 2020
Myrtistean Taylor, 77 (Mama 2) transitioned to heaven on December 31, 2020 in Milford, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Cranford of Camden, AR; brother, Stanley Cranford and J.C. Cranford, both of Detroit, Michigan. She leaves to cherish her loving father, Rev. Joe Cranford (Juanita) of Camden, AR; daughters, Joyce Jammeh (Pa'Omar) of Novi, Michigan and daughter, Catherine Lynne Thomsen of Odense, Denmark. Myrtistean leaves to cherish her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; also a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, and friends.
Myrtistean worked and retired as a Neonatal ICU nurse at Saint John Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI. She was exceptionally great, compassionate NICU nurse, caring for many little ones as she practiced her art of nursing.
Myrtistean enjoyed attending church as a dedicated member of Good Hope Baptist Church, (Pastor Bruce Porchia) in Camden, AR. Later she served as a member of the Mother's Board at Community Church of Christ in Detroit, Michigan, Pastor R.A. Cranford(nephew).
Services will be as follows: Family hour: Monday, Jan. 11th, 2021 from 2PM-5PM at Proctor Funeral Home. Funeral Tuesday, Jan. 12th, 2021 at 1:00PM at Good Hope Cemetery. Proctor funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributed on 11/17/21 by debbraszymanski
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