Mirtie Crews Hoover

Mirtie Leah Crews Hoover, age 74 of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raiford and Mirtie Crews of Sanderson, Florida; brother, James Crews; and sister, Naomi Roberson. She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Leo, and daughters Kristi (Carlton) Guthrie of Jacksonville Beach and Pamela (Jay) Coco of Hilliard; sisters, Virginia Combs and Norma (Jerry) Milton; two grandsons, Chad and Brandon Guthrie; three granddaughters, Morgan, Macey, and Miya Harris; three step-grandsons Justin Guthrie and Ethan and Jonas Coco; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Mirtie fought a courageous battle with cancer; but never allowed it to steal her joy, her smile, or the devotion she always showed to friends and family. Leo and Mirtie enjoyed a full and fun life together, golfing almost daily, and spending quality time with family and friends whom they greatly valued. She enjoyed playing the piano for church as long as she was able, as well as singing with her sisters for so many celebrations and church and family events. The greatest desire of Mirtie's heart was to glorify her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A celebration of her life will be held 2:00pm, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Christian Fellowship Temple on Ohio Avenue in Macclenny, Florida, with Pastor David Thomas and Reverend Ricky Dyal officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor Cemetery, Sanderson. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Forbes Funeral Home, 904-259-4600. Please sign the online guestbook at www.forbesfuneralhome.net