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  Myra Swinford Hastings
  WILLIAMSBURG — Myra Swinford Hastings, 80, a native of Rising Sun, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. She had been a Peninsula resident since 1965 living in Hampton until moving to Williamsburg in 1985.
  Mrs. Hastings was a registered nurse, retiring in 1984, from Kecoughtan High School where she had worked since 1966. She was a member of Williamsburg United Methodist Church and was active in numerous areas of ministry including being a member of the Aldersgate Sunday School Class, the Choir and the United Methodist Women. Other memberships included the Kingsmill Golf Association and the P.E.O. Sorority. During her husband's military career, Myra was a consummate and dedicated military wife involved in all areas of her family's life.
  Surviving members of her family include her husband of 58 years, Edgar A. Hastings; son, Gregory A. Hastings and wife, Beth of Franklin, Tenn.; daughter, Catherine A. Hastings of Lancaster, Pa; and brother, Edwin Swinford of Rising Sun, Ind.
  The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Nelsen Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Va. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Williamsburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Jones officiating.
  Mr. Hastings and his family, extends a thank you to Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center for the compassionate care shown to Myra during her illness. They also extend their appreciation to the many friends and neighbors who have shown their love and support.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Williamsburg United Methodist Church Building Fund, The American Cancer Society or the P.E.O. Sorority.