Myrtle Lee Holden Thornburg

Myrtle Lee Holden Thornburg, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. She is now peaceful and resting after a long struggle with heart disease and other maladies. She is leaving behind a large family that loves her so much. We will love her and take her lessons with us until the day we die.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William Lewis Thornburg and son, Richard Franklin Thornburg.

Myrtle is survived by her three daughters, SanDee Lee Bourke, Gena Thornburg Hawley (Steve) and Debra Stavrakas (Buddy); seven grandchildren, William Stephen Bourke Jr., Christa Lee Ross, Richard Franklin Thornburg, Jr, Michael Shane Thornburg, Kenneth William Stavrakas, Christopher Michael Stavrakas, and LeeAnne Nicole Stavrakas; five great grandchildren, Madison Bourke Cory, Christian Seth Bourke, Holden Michael Thornburg, Kenneth Jackson Stavrakas, and Emma Kaia Stavrakas; three great great grandchildren, Lacy McCall Cory, Braxton Mac Cory, and Myla Beau Cory; brother, Larry Holden (Gloria); sisters, Rachel Albertson (Jack), Kate Fincher (Jerry) and Pat Craig.

Our mom was a wonderful mother and the best cook ever. Her sense of humor was so sweet she would keep us all laughing. But most of all she was an exemplary wife. Our memories of her organization skills put us all to shame. We were a close family. Although we have lost two of our close member, she will be the hardest to lose and will be remembered the most. We will never forget all that she has taught us.

Myrtle was a member of Albemarle Road Presbyterian Church. She was a member of her circle and went every time until later years. She lived at Brookdale East Senior Living and had many friends until moving to AL @ same place.

A private family graveside service will be held at Charlotte Memorial Gardens.

Condolences may be offered online at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.