Myrtle Blackstock
Fri, 2015-02-13 05:00
News Staff
Myrtle Blackstock, 82, of Copperas Cove, departed this life peacefully the morning of Jan. 29. She was a longtime resident of Gatesville where she practiced nursing. Her body will be cremated. Myrtle was preceded in death by her four loving sons, Calvin, Edwin, Donald and Nathan Hempel. Survivors include a brother, 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Myrtle’s greatest passion was her family. She will be greatly missed. The family will hold a life celebration gathering in her honor on Feb. 15 beginning at 1 p.m. Please call Crawford-Bowers Funeral
Home in Copperas Cove at 254-547-1275 for information regarding the location of the service