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On May 3, 2023, at the age of 80, Madelene Louise Myers (née Sharp) was called home to heaven. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by loving family and friends. Madelene was intent on reminding her loved ones in her final days how much she loved them and that love stays with us “forever and ever.” She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 48 years, Robert L. Myers III (Bob), daughter Meredith Myers LeConey and her husband Joseph (grandson Austin), step-son Robert L. Myers IV and his wife Angel (granddaughter Ava), step-daughter Loreatha Stringer and her husband Adam (grandchildren Matthew, Rachel, and Sydney), and step-daughter Sonja Falcon (grandchildren Priscilla, Jessica, Anthony, and great-grandson Jessie), and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Exceptional care was given to Madelene for years and until the day she passed by her loyal and loving nurse, caregiver, and friend, Miranda Reed. Madelene was born and grew up in Blanco, Texas, where she spent her childhood playing on the banks of the Blanco River with her 3 brothers and cousins. She often talked fondly of all her amazing memories from childhood. Madelene was the only girl born of her parents, Taylor (T.B.) and Anita Sharp, and she had 3 brothers whom she loved, respected, and adored (William, Freddie, and Damon — all pre-deceased). She was the 3rd of 4 children. Madelene worked as a secretary in the Austin State Hospital and later in a psychiatry practice, took a sabbatical for many years to raise her daughter, and then went back to work as an executive assistant before retiring. Madelene’s attention to detail was unrivaled, as was her status as a devoted caretaker of her family. She was also immeasurably kind, loving, had a beautiful servant’s heart, and was a devout and deeply committed Christian. Madelene was endlessly thoughtful — never forgetting a birthday or anniversary, and was famous for the special cards she would put together, beautifully decorated with stickers and heartfelt notes and good wishes. She was the epitome of love. Never one for gossip, only love and grace. She modeled that so well for all who knew her. Madelene loved to make people feel treasured and special; she was even known for making gift bags at the holidays, full of candy and treats, that she would drop off to family, friends, and workers in the stores she would frequent. She was fiercely independent and loved to “run the roads” shopping. She was infamous for being an unwavering night owl, which — to no effect — drove her husband and daughter bonkers. Madelene loved crushed ice, couponing, collecting recipes, Diet Dr. Pepper, John Denver, and the Colorado Rocky Mountains, where she traveled to frequently with her family and even lived for a time with her husband and daughter. She was our southern belle — perfectly coiffed hair, impeccably put together, and literally as sweet as pie — but Madelene also had a fun and feisty side. Her fighting spirit and indomitable will was with her until the very end. Even in those final days, she was still teaching us all important lessons in the power and importance of love and that to love and be loved is, indeed, the greatest earthly gift of all. A graveside service will be held on May 16th at 12 Noon at the covered pavilion in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Liberty Hill, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Madelene’s honor and memory can be made to feed food insecure San Antonians via the Loaves & Fishes Ministry at Northside Church of Christ. Donations can be made online at nscoc.org/give , choose dropdown “Loaves & Fishes.”

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Madelene Louise Myers (née Sharp)

October 3, 1942 - May 3, 2023