Myra Rutland passed away peacefully at her home in Greensboro, North Carolina on

September 22, 2025. She was born on October 19, 1938, in Butler, Georgia and lived a life

marked by kindness, devotion to family, and quiet strength.

Myra graduated from Butler H.S in 1956. She attended The American College of Radiology

and was certified in 1959. She worked in this field nearly 15years before becoming an

executive assistant at First Citizens Bank until 1989. In 1990 Myra pursued a new career

becoming an Insurance Agent, that became her passion allowing her to assist others in the

areas of Life, Health and Annuities. She led her company as a top producer for 35 years

and mentored many during her career.

Myra was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Over the years, she touched

countless lives through her generosity, her compassion, and her willingness to be present

for others. She found great joy in the simple things — spending time with family, a

meaningful conversation over a cup of coffee, garden tours or a zebra cake.

Her character was defined by integrity, patience, and a deep capacity for love. She offered

counsel and encouragement freely, always rooting for the success and well being of those

she held dear. Her legacy will live on through the memories, values, and affection she

instilled in her family.

Myra is survived by her sisters Sandra Kendrick and Jerolene Lavender; Brothers Robert

Blackston and Ricky Blackston. She was preceded in death by her Father Gordon

Blackston and Mother Sadie Blackston of Reynolds Ga. Sisters Gordene DeCarlo,

Johnselene Poole and Linda Stoutz. She had a host of nieces and nephews that she

adored especially her great nieces and nephews Avery Curlott, Emersyn Curlott, Owen

Curlott children of her niece Cristy Stoutz(Seph). Camryn Stoutz, Ayden Stoutz, Donovan

Delane and Ellie Kontogiorgos children of nephew Mike Stoutz(Kristin)that brought joy to

her daily.

A graveside burial will be held at 10am Monday September 29, 2025 at Bethel Primitive

Baptist Church Cemetery in Butler, Ga. A local Greensboro, NC memorial service to

celebrate Myra’s life will be forthcoming. Friends and family are invited to attend and share

stories, memories, and love. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her memory

to a local Greensboro, NC chapter of the AA program.

Though she is gone from our sight, her influence endures in the hearts she lifted, the lives

she shaped, and the quiet strength she showed every day. May we honor her memory by

carrying forward her compassion and kindness.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Home Instead of Greensboro along with

Authora care for your support and comfort.