Myrtice Lairsey Shumans Boatright

Myrtice Lairsey Shumans Boatright, age 84, of Hazlehurst passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Memorial Health in Vidalia.

Mrs. Boatright was born April 12, 1940 in Hazlehurst. She was best known as “Aunt Myrt” and was owner of S & S Grocery. She was a loving mother and grandmother; and was preceded in death by her former husband, Norwood Shumans; son, Gary Shumans; brother, Clifford Lairsey; and a sister, Pearl Evans. 

Survivors include her husband, Billy Boatright of Hazlehurst; daughters, Sherry Pickren, Marie Boatright Beecher, Barbara Boatright all of Hazlehurst; grandchildren, Melody Best (Shane Norman), Angie (Chris) Tanner, Matthew Pickren, Ashley (Eric) McEachin, Heather Shumans (Michael Hadden), Josh (Cindy) Carter, Ryan Shumans, Jesse (Tiffany)Webb and Brenna Waters; 25 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren also survived.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from Satilla Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Bobby Lairsey and Brother Josh Carter officiating. 

Active pallbearers will be Ted Hartley, Matthew Pickren, Dylan Best, Jesse Webb, Ryan Shumans, Michael Hadden and Wilbur Breedlove.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.