(May 5, 2017 - by Harold Goerzen)  Myra Frost may have been a woman of few words, but it was her actions—especially her love of family and heart for missions—that co-workers remember her for the most.

Myra Lee Davenport Frost died at her home in Gloucester, N.C., on Monday, April 10, following a long battle with health issues. She was 87.

Born in Miami, Fla., to E.J. and Mettie Mae Davenport, Frost graduated from Miami High School. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Asbury College in 1950 as she and her husband, Carl, were preparing to serve on the mission field in Latin America.

She was an active church member, playing piano and organ for more than 40 years. She was a charter member of Hollywood Hills Alliance Church in Florida and most recently attended New Hope Baptist Church in Beaufort, N.C.

In addition to being a homemaker, Frost worked as a secretary for Railey-Milam in Miami and at her church. Later she worked at Reach Beyond’s international headquarters, first in Miami and then in Colorado Springs, Colo., before retiring in 1995.

“She had an organ in her house and played beautifully, something we never saw at the mission,” recalls retiree Susie Lind. “She was a delightful colleague and friend.”

The Frosts then returned to Florida where they enjoyed activities such as fishing, camping, traveling and spending time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 2011 they moved to Gloucester and enjoyed going to church despite Myra’s illness.

“If you ever spent time around Myra, you would notice her actions truly spoke louder than her words,” said former Reach Beyond missionary Steve Watts. “She was a woman of prayer and of action. I had the privilege of having her assistance for a few years. Her talent, patience and knowledge of the mission and of godly principles were so invaluable. Her love and devotion towards her husband and family were inspiring.”

“Myra was a dear friend to me,” added retiree Lucy Gray. “I knew the Frosts before she started working at Reach Beyond because we attended the same church. I never heard her say a negative thing about anyone. She was very organized at work, and she loved music.”

Reach Beyond retirees Doug and Darlene Peters remember Myra as a friendly person always ready to serve Jesus through her skills as a secretary. “She served Him faithfully and competently and was a blessing to us and to those that knew her. She had an intimate walk with God that was noted by her gentle spirit,” they related.

Doug added that he appreciated Myra’s secretarial assistance, both in Miami and Colorado Springs. “We enjoyed special times of friendship with Myra and Carl, fishing, picnics, and times in their home,” he said. “We will miss her.”

Frost is survived by her husband of over 62 years, Carl; a daughter, Carol; a son, Dan; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Davenport, and a grandchild, Michael Parker.

A memorial service was held on Friday, April 14, at New Hope Baptist Church with Pastor Darryl Chadwick officiating. The family has asked that memorial donations be made to the New Hope Baptist Church Youth Fund, P.O. Box 2093, Beaufort, NC 28516.

Sources: www.mundenfuneralhome.net, Reach Beyond