Myrna L. Phelps Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Myrna L. Phelps, 82, formerly of 4th Avenue, Gloversville died Sunday May 21, 2017 at the Fulton Center for Rehab. & Healthcare. She was born in Gloversville on January 17, 1935 a daughter of Arthur and Margaret Van Buren Muddle and was a 1953 graduate of Gloversville High School. Myrna was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Phelps was employed as a ward clerk at Nathan Littauer Hospital for several years. Myrna was a former member of the Meco Fire Department Auxiliary. She loved working and playing games on her computer and also enjoyed watching television. Myrna was a member of her high school reunion committee and enjoyed attending the reunions. Her greatest delight was spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. She was married to Harry Phelps, Sr. on March 20, 1955. He died on March 21, 1993. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Marie. Survivors include a son, Harry (Kim) Phelps, Jr. of Gloversville; a daughter, Karen (Roger) Minckler of Gloversville; a brother, Jan (Nan) Muddle of Lincolnton,NC; a sister, Donna Smith of Elk Grove, CA; seven grandchildren, Geoff Phelps (Cassie), Aime (Bud) Barnett, Devyn (Thomas) Crocetta, Luke (Nina) Phelps, Heather Phelps, Christopher Minckler, and Theresa (Bob) Russo; five great-grandchildren, Storm, Camyrn, Seth, Arianna, and Giuliana; her very dear friends, Marcia (Doug) Coon, Louie Mauro and his daughter, Donna, and Jackie (Bob) Faville; and several other dear friends, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 10-noon at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown followed by a funeral service at noon. Cremation will take place at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Final burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Cancer Unit at Albany Medical Center, the Meco Fire Department, or to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, in care of the funeral home.

Myrna L. Phelps

January 17, 1935 - May 21, 2017

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