Myrtle Deel, age 79, of Kentwood, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Bill Davis, Buck Davis, Shelby Jean Davis, Marha Davis; grandson, Anthony Flores, Sr.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Debra and Nemencio Flores, James and Loretta Sowders, Shelley Pylman, Timothy L. Sowders; grandchildren, Christine Fantuzzi, Joe Flores, Jamie Moody, Alyssa Sowders, James Sowders, Jr., Amelia Henkel, John Pylman, Jr.; great grandchildren, Amyee Bremmer, Cezar Piatrik, Jr., Isabella Piatrik, Anthony Flores, Jr., Denver Moody, Annika Flores; great great grandson, Landon Birtles; brother and sisters, Freeman Davis, Jr., Delores Allmon, Charlotte and Dicky McKinney; and many nieces and nephews.  Graveside services will be held Friday, September 9, 2016 at 12:00 noon at Allendale Township Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating.  In lieu of flowers, those who wish are asked to consider the needs of the family.