Myrtle Bearden, 90

FAIRHOPE, Ala. - Myrtle Bearden, of Fairhope, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. She was 90.

She was the daughter of Felix Bock and Rose Miller Bock, born March 11, 1917, in Port Gibson, Miss.

Myrtle was married to Richard R. "Dixie" Bearden in 1936 and spent the greater part of her life in Seaford, Del.

They were married for 53 years when Dick passed away in Fairhope in 1989.

The couple was known for their grace and style on the dance floor.

Myrtle moved to Fairhope in 1990 and became active in the community, participating in numerous clubs and organizations.

She especially enjoyed the senior travelers and had great fun on their many outings.

A member of welcome wagon and several bridge and garden clubs, she was a regular at the Nix Center and enjoyed their many activities.

An avid reader, Myrtle could be seen walking from her home to the Fairhope Library on a daily basis up until the last few years, when she moved to Homestead Village.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ruth and Naomi; and her husband.

Myrtle is survived by her daughter, Dianne B. Stump and her husband Dr. John Stump of Fairhope and her son Richard R. Bearden and his wife Lezlee Bearden of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren, Chad Allen and his wife of Jami Allen of Laurel, Del., Michael R. Allen of Fairhope and Mariah H. Stump of Philadelphia; and her precious great-granddaughter, Emily K. Allen of Laurel.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Friday in the Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, 19698 Greeno Road, Fairhope.

Memorials may be sent to the Fairhope Library.