Myrtle (Santero) Pointer passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 in Jonesboro, Louisiana.  She was 92 years old. Myrtle, a native of Hawaii, was a Christian and attended Quitman Baptist Church for many years.  She loved working in her yard and taking care of her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Pointer; and her 2 sons, Clifton Pointer and Clyde Pointer; her father, Minoda Santero; and her mother, Hateu Nakamura Santero. She leaves behind her grandchildren, many friends, and her Quitman Baptist Church family.

A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM, at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro.  Her procession will then travel to Brooks Chapel Cemetery in Quitman for a 2:00 PM graveside service to be officiated by her pastor, Bro. Donald Rudd.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dennis Otwell, Ken Jones, James Mobley, Reggy Winkler, Matt Robinson and Moses Rudd.