Myrtle J. Corle, 76, of McCune, passed away at 2:04 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home.
Myrtle Joanne Hellyer was born on July 17, 1949, to Leonard Grover and Katherine Irene (Meloy) Hellyer in Caney, Kansas.
On Aug. 24, 1979, Myrtle and Robert Earl Corle were united in marriage in Delaware, Oklahoma. For many years, the couple worked together as truck drivers.
A devoted wife and mother, Myrtle loved God, her husband and her children deeply. She was a student of the Bible, reading and studying numerous versions. Her strong, honest, loving character made her a guiding star for her family. She was always happy, enjoyed listening to beautiful music and singing silly songs and was a great storyteller. Camping, fishing, eating catfish and fried chicken, and dancing were some of Myrtle’s favorite things, especially when doing them with her family.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years — Robert Corle, of the home; two sons — William Joseph Hellyer and his wife, Christina, of McCune, Kansas; Howard Corle and his wife, Amanda, of Delaware, Oklahoma; three daughters — Diana Coram and her husband, Robert, of Altamont, Kanas; Katherine Doodnauth and her husband, Nityan, of Pittsburg, Kansas; Paula Dowell and her husband, Philip, of Bondurant, Iowa; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one brother — Milton Grover “Buck” Hellyer and his wife, Judy, of Duncan, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert Corle, Jr.; an infant daughter, Eva Jean Shelby; one brother, Clinton Leroy Hellyer; and two sisters, Jennie Viola Hill and Sandra Kay Freeman.
The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons. Burial will follow at the McCune Cemetery in McCune. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
