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Wescott, Myrtle Johnson : Obituary

Wanchese, NC - Myrtle “Aileen” Johnson Wescott, 88 years of age, of Wanchese, NC, was called to her Heavenly Home on February 25, 2009, surrounded by her loved ones. Aileen was born in the Panola community of Panola County, TX, the youngest daughter of the late Charlie D. and Elender B. Johnson, who were ranchers. During WWII, she met and married Charles L. Wescott of Wanchese, NC, a sailor stationed in Galveston, TX, and of this marriage, were blessed with four children.

Aileen is survived by Charles L. Wescott, her devoted husband of 64 years. She is also survived by daughter, Mary Wescott Kee and son-in-law, Lloyd Kee of Henderson, TX; grandson, Lee Johnson and wife, Lisa of Wanchese, NC; granddaughter, Anna Outenreath of Plano, TX; grandson, Justin McKinney of Athens, TX; great-granddaughter, Mariah Outenreath of Plano, TX; Alyssa Johnson and Ian Johnson of Wanchese, NC. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Lessie Forbes of Wanchese, NC and Sandra Payne and husband, Kenneth of Wanchese, NC; nephews, Irving Forbes of Wanchese, NC, Carey Murphy of Kingwood, TX, Charles Robinson of Houston, TX, Rodney Robinson of Houston, TX, Timothy Payne of Creswell, NC; nieces, Glynda Williams of Henderson, TX, Wanda Krumpelbeck of Bossier City, LA, and Devorah Richardson of New Summerfield, TX.

She was pre-deceased by her parents, an infant daughter and son; a daughter Myrtle Gail Wescott McKinney of Wanchese, NC; granddaughter, Tana D. Johnson of Henderson, TX; her sisters, Lessie Roberts of Carthage, TX, Mildred Murphy of Houston, TX, and Nandine Robinson of Houston, TX.

Her childhood and early marriage years of residence were in Texas and Louisiana. After WWII, she and Charles moved to Wanchese, NC, where they built their first home. During the 1960’s they moved to the Richmond, VA area, but in 1967, returned to Wanchese, the place she called home. Like a pair of dove, Aileen and Charles enjoyed many hours together on their front porch in Bible study and prayer, as well as marveling over the beauty of God’s Handiwork, enjoying the migratory birds and waterfowl that graced their lawn, and looking across the marsh watching the boats travel up and down Broad Creek.

At an early age, she committed her life to Christ and her gentle spirit radiated into the teaching of “her Little Girl’s Sunday School Classes”, encompassing a period of over 60 years combined teaching in Wanchese and Richmond. She was a respected and prayerful pillar of support within the Wanchese Assembly of God Church organization. She was a member and president of the Dare County Chapter of Women’s Aglow and for several years, participated in the Gideon’s jail/prison ministry until her health prevented. “Who can find a virtuous woman for her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 30:10.” Aileen compassionately touched the lives of many with her love of The Lord, leaving a legacy of Christian servitude to many throughout Texas, Eastern North Carolina, and Virginia. Upon graduation from Longstreet High School in Longstreet, LA, she began a life-long work era that finalized with her employment at the Dare County Farm Agent/Home Extension Office, which was a job she dearly enjoyed.

Twiford Colony Chapel, 500 Budleigh St., Manteo, NC is in charge of arrangements, where family will visit with friends on Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 3:00 pm at Wanchese Assembly of God Church, Wanchese, NC, with Bro. Kenny Midgett officiating and Rev. Elmo Daniels assisting. Pallbearers will be Sam Dough, Willie Etheridge, III, Irving Forbes, Elisha Meekins, Eric Meekins and Charles Daniels. Honorary Pallbearers will be Boyd Basnight, Bobby L. Daniels, Dixie Daniels, Rabindra Maharaj, Benny O’Neal, Keith Thompson, and Omie Tillett.

Burial will be conducted at a later date in the Deadwood Cemetery, Deadwood, TX, with Hawthorn Funeral Home of Carthage, TX in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests any remembrances be made to Wanchese Assembly of God Church-Women’s Ministries, POB 201, Wanchese, NC 27981 or The Gideons International % Treasurer, POB 163, Manteo, NC 27954

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