Myrtle E. Avery, 87, of Camillus, passed away Thursday at home. Born in Burke, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1950 and lived in Camillus since 2003. She was a 1946 graduate of Chateauguay High School and member of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 50 years. Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Eldred; daughter, Paulette (Dan) Kelly of the Valley; son, Roger (Paula) of Song Lake; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Private burial will be in Onondaga Valley Cemetery.