Myrtis Louise Hall Mason, R.I.P.

Myrtis Mason and her late husband, Dr. Otis Mason, R.I.P.   From St. Augustine Record:

 

Myrtis Louise Hall Mason, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, revered educator, and community leader, peacefully embraced the sunset of her life on June 3, 2024. She was 95.

Born January 25, 1929, in Palatka, Florida and raised in St. Augustine's Lincolnville neighborhood, Myrtis Louise Hall Mason is highly regarded as the consummate educator. Mrs. Mason dedicated her life to her family, education and community service.

Myrtis Louise Hall Mason was married to the love of her life, Dr. Otis Mason, for 73 years. They both attended Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida.

Myrtis was a dedicated teacher. She was also a strong community supporter, and was committed to giving back to the community where she grew up. Her passion for education and her love for the community extended into community service. Excelsior School is now the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, of which both Myrtis and Otis were original founders.

Myrtis Louise Hall Mason is survived by daughters Pamela Mason and Deidre Billingslea, Orlando, FL; grandson Jamil Saunders of Orlando, FL; and one living brother, Donald Hall of East Palatka, FL (Valerie) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Mason; Mother, Essie Mae Spates; Father, Clarence Hall, Sr.; and two brothers, John Hall and Clarence Herbert Hall, Jr. plus numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The Wake Service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Viewing by the public is from 5:30 7:30 p.m. The Wake Service begins at 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church in St. Augustine. The Celebration of Life Service takes place on Friday, June 28, 2024. Viewing by the public is from 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. The Celebration of Life Service begins at 11:00 a.m. also at St. Paul AME Church in St. Augustine.

Funeral arrangements are handled by St. Johns Family Funeral Home. To continue the Mason’s Family legacy of service, the family has established the Dr. Otis A. Mason and Myrtis H. Mason Scholarship Fund at Florida A&M University for students from St. Johns County majoring in education. For more information, please visit: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/f1ZiRw?utm_medium=qr&utm_source=qr&vid=13ga56.