Obituary

MYTRICE VEATRICE ENGLISH affectionately know as “Myra” was born August 9, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia to Buford Lee Roden and Nancy Luvenia Sweat – Roden. Myra was the 4th of 9 children.

Myra spent her childhood days in Atlanta Georgia. She attended Cave Springs School for the Deaf. where she enjoyed playing basketball on her school team. Myra was employed at Hyatt Hotel in Atlanta Georgia.

Myra move to Tulsa in 1996, where she met the love of her life, Melvin English. She was always happy and content with him. They later married August 7, 1999.

Myra & Melvin attended The Park Church Of Christ and were very devoted to the Deaf Ministry.

Myra was preceded in death by her parents, Buford and Nancy Roden, siblings, Robert Lee Roden, Annie McGarry, Alfred Roden, Carrie Mclntyre, Ida Roden, and Selena Woodruff.

Myra leaves to celebrate her life and legacy: her beloved husband of 22 years, Melvin English, (Son) Jerry Lee Mcntyre, (Grand Son) Timothy Lee Mcntyre of McDonough, Georgia, (Brother) Ralph C. and Alice Roden of Atlanta, Georgia, (Sister) Peggy Anita Roden of Jackson, Georgia and a host of relatives and loving friends.

A memorial service for Myra will be held at The Park Church of Christ at 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 3, 2022.

The Park Church of Christ: 10600 E 96th St S, Tulsa, OK 74133