Memorial services for Myra Lou Blake will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 4, 2018 at First United Methodist Church, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Jon Tellifero will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time at the church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.Myra was born July 30, 1939 in Dean, LA and passed away July 29, 2018 in West Monroe. She was a retired Physical Ed teacher and Coach in St. Louis, Missouri. Myra was instrumental in outdoor education and survival techniques and getting this program implemented in the public school systems. Myra was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in St. Louis and currently was attending First United Methodist Church, West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Blake and 7 brothers and 1 sister. Myra is survived by her 3 children; Terri Blake Myers and husband Steve, Scott Blake, Stephen Blake and wife Dewanna; 2 brothers, Mike Franklin and Freddie Ray Franklin; and Grams to her 5 grandchildren, Blake Myers, Will Myers, Hannah Blake, Zachary Blake and Samuel Blake and numerous nieces and nephews.Memorials may be made to charity of donor choice.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.comKilpatrick Funeral HomeWest Monroe