The union of Raymond and Maggie Lister Thompson celebrated the birth of their daughter, Myrl Thompson, on November 18, 1913 in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, Myrl left Texas to pursue a degree in voice from the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1935, she met and married Louis B. Springer, who preceded her in death. The marriage produced two children, Pamela R. Springer and Oliver Laird Springer, who preceded her in death. On November 21, 2010, Myrl and Louis B. Springer celebrated 75-years of marriage.
In the early 1930’s Myrl became part of the “Chitlin’ Circuit,” working in venues throughout the segregated South performing with entertainers such as Billie Holiday (her best friend), Pearl Bailey, Count Basie, Lena Horne, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat “King” Cole, to name a few. She also demonstrated the agility of an interpretive dancer landing her on Broadway in New York City and in movies.
Her commitment to empowering the lives of others began when she became a long-standing member and Past Grand Worthy Matron of Prince Hall Freemasonry, Order of the Eastern Star, Celestial Chapter #6 and a Past Imperial Commandress of the Imperial Court of the Daughter of Isis. Both are charitable and benevolent organizations. As a volunteer, mentor and community worker, the Governor and the Mayor of Boston acknowledged her for her outstanding contributions to the City of Boston and its residents
Myrl Thompson Springer’s life is celebrated by her daughter Pamela; grandchildren Louis A. (Len), Leah, and Mustafa; great grandchildren Keisha Mitchell, Taylor and Mia Miller; great great-granddaughter Sydnee Harris; daughter-in-law Jean Springer, and a host of friends.
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