Myrna Smith Funeral Arrangements Still Being Planned
This is a difficult Email to send, but it is what is best for Myrna. I think many of you already know, but Myrna passed approx. 1:45 PM Pacific (California) time Dec, 24. She is now with the Lord & she is again well & singing. I'm sorry I didn't get this out sooner.
I know the plans are for a cremation. My guess is the urn with Myrna's ashes will be taken back to her house & put on the mantel next to those of her mother (this is an assumption on my part). When I get information, I will pass it along. Myrna's brother (John) has said he does not have any money to take care of final arrangements. We currently have $1,099 in Myrna's account that has been donated by fans &, I believe, that may be just enough for cremation. Please do not send any more donations at this time. We need to first find out what is needed.
All of you are Myrna's true family. You are the ones who stepped forward to help Myrna when she needed help. Myrna knew that you loved her & cared about her, & she truly loved you for it.
Carole
To all the fans of my mother Myrna Smith,
ReplyDeleteI wanted to give you all a great big THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all that you did for my mother. Not only when she was ill, but all the support you gave her during the years of touring, as well as, listening and purchasing her music. Many of you followed her closely and she loved you for that.
My mother was a wonderful lady. My life with her will never be forgotten. I have watched my mom from day one of her time with Elvis and the people from Graceland, showing many people what a great entertainer should project. My mom, although had friends by her side all the way to the end, always understood our special relationship. I will always love and respect my mother for who she is and what she became. Her grandson had the opportunity to sit with his Grandmother long before she became too ill and shared with her his aspirations to follow her entertainment footsteps.
Thank you all for the respect while the family was grieving and we appreciate your well wishes and condolences. I have included the memorial information below and would love to hear from you or see you there.
For people who cannot make it to the memorial, we will be taking all emails and posting them at the memorial for people to read. We may even read a few there.
Sincerely,
Martin Smith
Myrna's Memorial:
First Christian Church of North Hollywood
4390 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91604
818-763-8218
(please send flowers directly to the church)
Please RSVP at myrnasmemorial@hotmail.com
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00PM
Date: 1/29/2010
Refreshment will follow.
We appreciate the fans that had done so much for Myrna and a special thank you to Carole Drexler who has been a valuable friend of the family.