Myrtis Prevatt's Obituary
Myrtis Prevatt, age 81, of Leesburg passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014. She was born July 11, 1933 in Quitman, GA. She was a fruit grader in the citrus industry for many years. She was a member of the Haines Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Kohler of Leesburg, FL, Barbara Jones of Leesburg, FL, Tammy Goad of Fruitland Park, FL, Lisa Ferrell of Mt. Dora, FL; brothers, Gordon Hunnewell of Grand Island, FL and Alec Hunnewell of Center Hill, FL; sister, Dorothy Thomas of Groveland, FL; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren on the way. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 10:00AM until 11:00AM at Haines Creek Baptist Church. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00AM at the church. Interment will take place at Adamsville Cemetery, Coleman, FL. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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