Funeral service for Myrtle Lee McArthur, age 96 of Atwood, will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Milan First Assembly of God with burial to follow in the Pisgah Cemetery in Atwood. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 – 3 PM at the church.

She was born on August 24, 1928, in Soldiers, KY to Silas and Laura Stegall Wilson. Myrtle was a member of the Milan First Assembly of God for over 70 years and after several places of employment during her lifetime, she retired as an associate from Walmart.

She is survived by two sons, Larry Deere (Judy) of Atwood and David Deere (Teresa) of Gallatin, one granddaughter April Deere – Hawkins (Tammy Hawkins) of Milan and one God granddaughter Lisa Michelle Kirby. In addition to her parents, Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband Paul Deere, a brother Clyde Wilson and three sisters Jean Rolloff, Atlas Lopez and Gladys Terry.

Bodkin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Myrtle Lee McArthur.

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