Myrtle B. Ford Harvey, a former resident of Fannin County, Texas, and now a resident of Porterville, Ca.  will be 100 years old on January 1, 2010.

Myrtle was born in Orangeville, Texas, to Harvey J. and Cora Ryon Ford, on January 1, 1910.  Myrtle married Albert Lee Harvey on July 11, 1926.  They were both residents of the communities of Ely and Ector, Texas. 

Albert and Myrtle Harvey in 1926

Albert Lee passed away in California at the age of 89 in 1993 and was the son of Benjamin Walker (Babe) and Rhoda Lambert Harvey, both residents of Ector, Texas.  She and Albert Lee once lived in an old log cabin behind the Tom Graves home south of Ector, Texas on FM 898, in their young lives and other places around Ector and Ely communities. 

In 1941, Albert Lee, Myrtle and their daughter, Thelma Jo Harvey Hill, and son, Benny Lee Harvey, moved to California and have resided there since leaving the Fannin County area. 

Myrtle enjoys visiting with her children, Ben and Jan Harvey, her grandson, Mike Harvey and wife of Porterville, Ca. and her great-grandson, Zachary Harvey of Sun City, Ca. 

Celebration of her birthday will be on New Years Day.  The invitation is as follows:   

Myrtle Harvey turns 100 years old on New Years Day.  We would like to invite you to visit with her at Sun Villa (Villa Manor) at 350 N. Villa St. Porterville.  Coffee, punch, and cake will be served.  No presents please.  Any questions call Ben or Jan at 559-784-5108.

The family understands many of Myrtle's friends probably won’t be able to attend due to distance, but they did want you to know of this event.  A card would be appreciated. Please send a card to 99 S. Ohio Porterville, CA 93257 and Myrtle will certainly get it.

Myrtle Harvey