BELLA VISTA — Myrna Barbara Blake (Theobald),

beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, age 86, of Bella Vista, Ark., went to be with her Lord February 12, 2023.

Myrna leaves behind a loving family in her husband of 66 years, Charles ( Chuck) Blake; daughter, Mary Beth Blake of St. Louis, Mo.; son, David Charles Blake of San Diego, Calif.; granddaughter, Aleah Justine Blake of Vista, Calif.; and brother, Delphin Theobald of Stacyville, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred and Agnes Theobald; two brothers, Lloyd and Maynard Theobald; and son-in-law, Christopher Whobrey.

Myrna was born March 10, 1936, in Stacyville, Iowa, and grew up there. After marrying Chuck November 24, 1956, in Stacyville, they moved to Kenosha, Wis., where they lived for 42 years and became diehard Packer fans. She treasured her trips to Lambeau Field and crushed on Brett Favre.

Myrna earned her Associates Degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin Park side and worked primarily in banking. After retiring, she and Chuck moved to Bella Vista, Ark., in 1999, where she lived for 23 years.

A lifelong card player and avid reader, Myrna relished bridge games with friends, neighbors, and Chuck. She likely inherited her love of cards from her Dad, who was an excellent card player. She always enjoyed a good book with her cat, Peaches, her 75th birthday present to herself, cuddled by her side.

Myrna was a lover of all things sweet, especially lemon meringue pie, pecan kringle, and vanilla ice cream.

Myrna was our #1 supporter through good times and bad, and will be dearly missed.

A memorial service for Myrna will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, 1 St. Bernard Lane, Bella Vista, Ark. 72715.

In lieu of flowers, Myrna requested donations be made to Bella Vista Animal Shelter, 32 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, Ark. 72714. bellavista-animalshelter.org