Myrtle Faye (Martin) Petty was born to Charles and Pearl (Holloway) Martin, on December 23, 1941, in Winona, Missouri. She passed away at her home in Winona, on March 17, 2023, at the age of 81.

On December 26, 1958, she married Wilfred Eugene "Gene" Petty, and to this union, three children were born, Alan, Phyllis, and Robert.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Pearl Martin; her husband, Gene Petty; her daughter, Phyllis Ann (Petty) Shuler and son-in-law, Timothy; three sisters, Bessie McMillion, Melva Mitchell, and Katie Knight; and three brothers, Gary Martin, Bud Martin, and Sam Martin.

Myrtle leaves to mourn her two sons, Alan Petty and wife, Stephanie of Maysville, MO, and Robert Petty and wife, Anita of Cameron, MO; three sisters, Nellie Worth of St. Louis, MO, Susie Elliot of Brandon, OR, and Brenda Harris and husband, Bill of Elsinore, MO; three brothers, Gerald Martin and wife, Wanda, Ronnie Martin and wife Fernice, and John Martin all of Winona, MO; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Yarber Mortuary, Winona, Missouri, with Pastor Archie Taylor officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Interment will be in Pine Lawn Cemetery, Winona. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.