Myrtle Olivia Bass Hodges, age 100 formerly of Ridgeway Road, Eden passed away on Saturday October 18, 2014.
A funeral service will be held 1 pm Tuesday at The First Baptist Church with burial to follow at Overlook Cemetery.
Mrs. Hodges was born September 8, 1914 in Wayne County, NC to the late Needham and Elizabeth Herring Bass. She was a graduate of East Carolina Teachers College and was retired from the Eden City Schools as a Teacher.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church and Life member of the Morehead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Surviving are daughter, Karen Yeattes and husband Jeff of Greensboro; sons, Irving "Bud" Hodges and wife Kim of Roanoke, VA, Hugh Hodges and wife Carolyn of Eden, Emory Hodges and wife Linda of Simpsonville, SC.; brother, Wilben Bass. 11 grandchildren, Alan Frazier and wife Tracy, Beth Hodges, Michael Hodges and wife Andrea, Emily Bolinsky and husband Brett, Allison Stone and husband Matt, Will Hodges, Mark Hodges, Leslie Grotke and husband Tim, Suzanne Hodges, Grace Hodges and Olivia Hodges and 3 great grandchildren, Sydney Frazier, Caroline and Catherine Bolinsky.
She was preceded by her husband, Irving Hodges ; brothers, Walton, Edison, DeWitt, Wesley and Milton Bass, sisters, Allene B. Tibbles and Elizabeth B. Olson.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8 pm and other times at the home of her son, Hugh, 921 Kylce Street, Eden.
Memorial contributions to First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden, NC 27288 or to Morehead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 117 Kings Highway, Eden,NC 27288
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy on the passing the Myrtle. She truly had a long life and a good one as well. Just last month there was the of her turning 100 and now this month another celebration for her. Again I am sorry to hear this news. All of you are in our prayers.
Susan Childrey
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. She was a sweet lady, loved by many. I so enjoyed visiting with her.
Bobbie Shough
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers! May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you made together with Ma!
Mary Lee Craig
My heart is saddened by your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.
Henrietta Weaver
So sorry for your loss. Although I did not know her personally, I feel like I did. I work with Hugh. The family is in my prayers. God bless you all.
Teressa Baize
Thoughts and prayers from the Wagner family. Love you guys!
Jason, Krystle, & Truett
May the Lord comfort you in the passing of Mrs. Hodges. She was a great teacher. I had her in the 4th grade at Leaksville Graded. I never knew just how much of what she taught me would apply to my life but it did greatly. I really appreciate what she did as a teacher. You were blessed to have her as a family member. I will keep you in my prayers.
Julie Burchell Rutan
Emory and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I always loved your mother. I enjoyed having her for my 6th grade teacher along with Mrs. Lester. She was so kind and cared about each of her students. She sure has left a wonderful legacy for many to cherish.
Praying for all of you.
Cheryl
Cheryl Smith Mann
Hugh & Family, Your mom was such a "Super Nice" lady. She is going to be missed by all that knew her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Strutton
So sorry to hear about your Mother, Emory. Prayers for your family.
Diane Davis
Bud and Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. If I can do anything, please let me know. God bless.
Karen Patton
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a great lady and you all were so blessed to have her for so long. She was truly beautiful inside and out.
Carol Beasley
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