This world, however beautiful, was never meant to be. The place that we would call our home for all eternity. And though we would not choose to leave, a loving God knows best, And in His time, He lifts us to a place of peace and rest. For He has built a mansion where His children will abide. Free from pain and sorrow, Forever at His side.
Myrtle Marie Love
To: Michelle, Monica, and the entire Love Family,
On behalf of the New Northside Missionary Baptist Church Media Ministry, we express our deepest sympathy and join others in sending condolences to your family and prayers to each of you due to the passing of your mom and our dear member Myrtle Love. In time of this great sorrow, we want to let you know that you are in our prayers.
We were deeply saddened to hear about her passing and cannot imagine how difficult this time must be for you. In 2 Corinthians 5:6-8: Paul states that he is confident in his eternal destiny and longs for the day when he can be “absent from the body” and be present with the Lord he loves and serves. Myrtle was ready for her reward, loved the Lord and she loved to serve! She played a vital role in the starting of what is now our Media Ministry. Myrtle was instrumental in creating our website and newsletter many years ago; she was always behind the scenes on the updates and upkeep of our current website. In fact, she was just at the recent election and stated she would continue to serve even in her illness behind the scenes.
On behalf of myself and our entire Media Ministry team we are together during this trying time and want to ask our heavenly Father to comfort each of you and give you courage day to day.
May the Lord sustain you in the coming days and shower you with grace and peace. We pray for your strength.
Humbly and Prayerfully Submitted By,
First Lady Carlotta Burton, President Media Ministry
Myrtle Marie Love was born June 23, 1949 to A.D. and Ida McKinley in Tillatoba, Mississippi.
Myrtle was believer and faithful follower of Christ. She was baptized at Preston Baptist Church in Tillatoba and later became a dedicated member of New Northside Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis where she served tirelessly as a Sunday School teacher, Media Ministry member, Scholarship Committee member, Vacation Bible School teacher, and member of the Pastoral Selection Committee.
Myrtle earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Jackson State University, a Master of Science in mathematics from St. Louis University, and a Master of Science in Education Administration from the University of Missouri St. Louis. Myrtle’s career as an educator in the St. Louis Public Schools spanned thirty-seven years, she began as a mathematics teacher at Central High School and went on to serve as a front office administrator, assistant principal, and principal at several schools throughout the district. Myrtle’s limitless passion for education was evident to all who encountered her. In all of her interactions, whether it be with students, colleagues, staff, family members, or friends, she was an advocate for the power of education and the impact it could have on one’s life.
Throughout her lifetime, Myrtle epitomized servant-leadership. She was active in a variety of community and service organizations. Her volunteer activities included active participation in the National Association of University Women, where she held numerous roles including president of the St. Louis Branch and most recently, director of the organization’s fourteen-state North Central Section. As an NAUW leader, she organized and participated in countless programs aimed at providing assistance to underserved populations. In her spare time, Myrtle was a concierge for the St. Louis Convention Center and an usher for the St. Louis Fox Theater.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, A.D. and Ida McKinley; husband, Michael Love; sister, Essie Ross; three brothers, Lincoln McKinley, A.C. McKinley, and Charles McKinley; and sister-in-law, Cora Simon. To celebrate her life and legacy, she leaves her devoted daughters, Michele Love-Moore (Gregory) of South Bend, Indiana and Monica Love (Sherard) of Terre Haute, Indiana; two granddaughters, Dezha Moore and Devyn Moore of South Bend, Indiana; two sisters, Mary Brown and Cora King of Cleveland, Ohio; one brother, John McKinley (Shirley) of Cleveland, Ohio; three step grandchildren, LaTasha Moore of South Bend, Indiana, Craig Moore (Jennifer) of The Plains, Ohio, and Christopher Moore of Indianapolis, Indiana; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
Order of Service
Processional
Scripture Reading Bro. Sherard Clinkscales
Old Testament Proverbs 3:5-6
New Testament Revelations 21:4
Prayer Rev. Patricia McCarty
Solo Rev. Autry Jackson
Acknowledgements and Condolences Sis. Karen Harvey
Solo Nikeisha White
Reflections (2 minutes) Estella Davie
Rev. Carol Russell
Monica Love
Michele Love-Moore
Solo Edward Mahan
Eulogy Rev. Rodrick Burton
Benediction
Recessional
The Everlasting Myrtle Tree
The walk from the park back to my house was so serene.
I noticed the beauty in every little thing.
Evergreen shined beautifully on the skyscrapers above me,
I overseen branches that held up the finest of leaves.
Although one of these scrappers caught my eye and it was a Myrtle Tree.
I adored its pure beauty and elegance.
It stood tall gave me all the answers I could ever need.
Its demeanor was calm flowing like the wind.
Its branches sprouted new branches to help every single bird near.
It was a home that wondering animals simply inhabited, this showed me several reasons why this Myrtle Tree was so talented.
It bloomed cloud star shaped colors.
Someone who nurtured this simply made a work of art.
While taking a seat by it, I noticed the abundance emitting upon it. Every living thing flocked around and became one with it.
I could lean my head on it for days, just like all the living things. Although I must simply depart and keep moving “On”
my journey back home I cried, I laughed, I smirked because that Myrtle Tree is burrowed deep in my little heart.
It blooms during the worst of times and is grounded during the best of times. So, I can eventually, sit down again and rewind the memories of our time,
now set apart.
In Memory of Myrtle Love By: Lennox Young
From: The Young Family
Pallbearers
James Bishop
Corey Booker
Sherard Clinkscales
Craig Moore
Christopher Moore
Aaron Washington
Honorary Pallbearers
John McKinley
Robert Money
Gregory Moore
Repast New Northside Missionary Baptist Church Event Center 5939 Goodfellow Boulevard, St. Louis MO 63147
Internment Monday, March 27, 2023 at 10:15 am
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery 2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125
Services Entrusted to: Baucom’s Life Celebration Center
Acknowledgement
We wish to express sincere thanks and appreciation for the cards, floral arrangements, condolences, and other expressions of sympathy extended during our time of loss. The outpouring of love and encouragement has been a blessing and source of true comfort.
We are eternally grateful for all of the kind words and thoughtful gestures.
Blessings to everyone,
The Love Family