Catherine Beryl Myers

Catherine Beryl (Lamb) Myers, 87, of Cornettsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 31, 2025. Beryl was born on May 3, 1938, in Washington, Indiana, to Louis James and Helen Francis (Stumpp) Lamb. She married Phillip Isaac Myers on July 24, 1960, and together, they shared a lifetime of farming, raising a large family and steadfast love. She graduated with the Class of 1956 from Washington Catholic High School and earned her Registered Nurse Certificate from St. Vincent Diploma School of Nursing and Hospital in Indianapolis. Beryl was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Beryl's nursing career spanned her lifetime. She served as the school nurse for the North Daviess Community Schools for more than thirty-five years, as well as a charge nurse at a long-term care facility and a nurse at the Daviess Community Hospital. She touched countless lives with her kindness, patience, and genuine care, earning the respect and affection of peers, superiors, and students alike. A member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, and previously of the Cornettsville United Methodist Church, Beryl's faith was central to he...[more]

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ife. She enjoyed cooking, caring for others, and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow and thrive - especially through their 4-H work. Her marriage and family were her greatest joy, and she cherished the laughter and companionship she shared with her Bunco and Dominoes friends over many joyful years. Beryl is survived by her brother, Louis Lamb; her children: Debra Myers of Cornettsville, Denise (Wade) Held of Linton, Darla (Kent) Norris of Plainville, Dena (Brian ) Held of Freelandville, and Seth (Miranda) Myers of Plainville; brother-in-law, Louis Myers of Odon; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Her heart overflowed with love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were so dear to her: Debra's children: Autumn (Josh) Rhoads, Dillon (Audra) Rhoads, and great-grandchild, Isaac. Denise's children: Kayla Held, Benjamin (Raven) Held and Joshlyn (Derek) Allen and great-grandchildren: Josie, Riley, Hazel, Abiah and Uriah. Darla's children: Kendra (Josh) Robinson and Kendal ((Chelsey) Norris, and great-grandchildren: Kalhoun, baby Robinson on the way, Aksel, Kohen, and Jett. Dena's children: Wyant (Jocelyn) Held, Taylor (Clayton) Smith, and Rayne (Hunter) Roach, and great-grandchildren: Myers, baby Smith on the way, and baby Emberly Roach on the way. Seth's children: Calvin, Lane, and Ty. Through the past several years, caregivers for her health, and well-being became trusted friends, including Amber, Amy, Christine, Debra, Jackie, and Tara, among others. Beryl was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Myers; two infant children: David Michael and Gail Ann; and her siblings, Leo Lamb, Irene Lamb, and Ilene Martin. Also preceding her in death were dear friends, Sarah and John Norman Miller, whose kindness and partnership were evident in the many farm chores they completed together, the care they gave to her children, and the compassion they extended. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Beryl's life during the visitation and services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made be made to Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 315 NE 3rd Street, Washington, Indiana 47501, or to the Indiana 4-H Foundation, PO Box 3125, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary and Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. Visitation for Beryl Myers will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 4:00-8:00 pm, at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary, 620 East Viola Avenue, Washington, Indiana. The Nurses' Color Guard will present honors at 4:00 pm. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:45 pm. Visitation for Beryl Myers will also be held at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 315 NE 3rd Street, Washington, Indiana, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 - 10:50 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow the visitation at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and begin at 11:00 am. Father Paul Ferguson will be the celebrant. Burial will be in the Cornettsville Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.edleemortuary.com. The staff of the Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with Beryl Myers' arrangements.