Rudene "Wilbanks" Myer, age 83 passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at home. Rudene was born in Martin, Georgia. She owned and operated the Marietta Candy Company for 52 years. She also taught Home Economics at McEachern High School and Cherokee High School. Rudene enjoyed spending time her family, cooking/baking, sewing, gardening, and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. A woman of faith, Rudene grew up in the Confidence United Methodist Church in Martin, GA.
Rudene is survived by her daughter Kim Hensley (Derek); her granddaughter Breanna Hensley and her grandson Christopher Hensley. Rudene was preceded in death by her husband Billy Ray Myer; her parents Paul and Minnie Wilbanks; and brother Gerald J. Wilbanks.
The family is having a graveside service on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:00 am at Pineridge Memorial Park, 2950 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw, Georgia 30152. Following the burial service, the family will hold a celebration of life and remembrance service for Rudene at the Marietta Candy Company, 186 Marble Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30060 at 12:30 pm. The celebration will have a Full Southern Lunch at 1:00 pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com for the Myer family.