Myra Johnston

Myra Murdoch Johnston, 83, of Newport, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her home.

Myra was born in Wildwood to Hubert and Elsie Murdoch. She was co-owner of Johnston & Johnston Builders of Newport. A lifetime member of Wildwood Presbyterian Church, and was the financial secretary for many years and co-founder of their food pantry.

She is survived by her daughters, Vivian Ross and husband James and Ann Newman and husband Marvin all of Newport; sons, Cone “Bubba” Johnston, Jr. of Newport and John Johnston and wife Bonnie all of Newport; brother, Preston Murdoch and wife Nita of Carrollton, VA; aunt, Clara Rizzo of Newport; sister-in-law, Judy Norris; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cone Johnston, Sr.; son, Ray Johnston; parents, Hubert and Elsie Murdoch; brothers, Bert Murdoch and David Murdoch; and grandson, Stephen Johnston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wildwood Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, 276 Wildwood Rd, Newport, NC 28570

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC.