On Sunday, September 4, 2022, Myrna Clay Hobbs Pedigo closed her eyes, took her last breath and passed away surrounded and held with much love, support and grace.
Born on April 6, 1939, she was preceded in death by Kenneth Pedigo, whom she loved and missed daily. She is survived by her three children, Gwen Chisam (Keith), Tony Lockhart (Tish) and Sherry Hickey (Duane); stepchildren Lydia Taylor, Angelia Pedigo and Syliva Pedigo; sister Vivian Hoffman; nieces Shelley Sloan, Candee Hobbs-Craig and nephew Jeff Hobbs; grand-children Jeremy Chisam (Nicole) and Jeff Chisam (Courtney); great-grandchildren Anaston Chisam, Brayden Chisam, Brynlee Chisam, Brody Chisam, Rayder Crim, and additional grandchildren.
Myrna Clay had a great love for travel and years of adventures alongside Kenneth. You only had to mention the word “trip” and they were both immediately on board for any adventure (favorites being their annual winter trips to Mexico, but also trips to the Bahamas, Hawaii, Alaska and many more beautiful places). She was a dedicated homemaker and was especially proud of her years as a nurse.
Our mother was an exceptional artist, as attested by the many paintings she enjoyed gifting to those who had only to ask. She had a sly sense of humor and was a keen observer of people’s true character. She loved Willie Nelson, road trips and spending time in Biloxi, MS.
She had a servant’s heart – if you needed help, she unfailingly provided, with just an ask – and we believe this is what God truly calls for each of us to be. It is true that we are all just walking each other home, at the end of the day. Our mother helped countless people. She was a member of Central Church of Christ.
On Tuesday, September 6th 4:00 P.M. at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville, TN, family and friends are invited to a simple graveside service (at our Mother’s request) to send love to her.
In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you give the most valuable gift of all and the gift that money cannot buy – your time. Specifically, to the elderly who are most often forgotten and because of their generation grew up too proud to ask for help. Just show up and sit and talk with them. Take them food, ask about their lives. You will be rewarded with glorious stories they will love to share with you.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com
