Myrtle Lee Nesbitt, 102 of Kennewick, WA passed away on August 7^th, 2024, in Kennewick. She was born October 2^nd, 1921, to Joseph and Leverna Mai Cathcart.

Myrtle graduated from the College of Cosmetology in San Francisco in 1942 and worked as a beautician until 1986 when she closed her own shop in Richland, WA.

Myrtle and Russell Stephens were married for 20 years and had three children: Richard (Dick) Lee Stephens, Anita Marie Stephens, and Dennis Ralph Stephens.

Myrtle and Russell later divorced, and she married Elmer Kenward (Ken) Nesbitt in 1967.

Myrtle enjoyed her church and Bible Study, home and family and friends; she loved to sew, read, boating, camping and water skiing.

Myrtle and Ken enjoyed square dancing and traveling with “Ye old car club” in their old cars. They also enjoyed world travel.

Myrtle’s husband, Ken Nesbitt, passed away in October of 2007, her son, Dennis passed in 1997 and her daughter, Anita, passed in 1953. Myrtle is also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Earl Cathcart.

Myrtle is survived by her son, Richard (Dick) Stephens and wife Darlys, Sisters Laverna Atchley and June Hinchman, brothers Raymon Cathcart and wife Letha, Bill Cathcart and wife Bonnie, Grandchildren Lara Jane Stephens, Robert Irwin and 10 step grandchildren.

Memorial Service will be at Richland Lutheran Church with Einan’s at Sunset Funeral Home handling the arrangements and interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Richland Lutheran church or Hospice in lieu of flowers.