Amelia M. "Millie" Humphreys
July 22, 2013
Amelia “Millie” Humphreys, 94, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013, at her home of 65 years. She was born June 6, 1919, in Des Moines, the daughter of Joseph and Helen Music.
Amelia was the President of her Retail Garment Workers Union. She enjoyed musicals, eating at restaurants, and traveling to Europe and her parents’ birthplace, Lithuania. Amelia worked at Younkers and was a top sales representative for the Carriage Corner.
Millie was a very devoted mother to her family.
Millie is survived by her sons, Michael (JoAnn) Humphreys and Steven Humphreys; three grandchildren, Tracy (Jim) Alitz, Lisa Rouh, and Tyler Humphreys; seven great-grandchildren; niece, Gloria Coverdell; and special friend, Christa Wetzler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris; son, Lyle J. Humphreys; brother, Bill Music; and sister, Mary Music.
Visitation with family present will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. Private burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Condolences for the family may be offered at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Garry & Zane Vokes
07/28/2013
We just saw the notice of Millie's death in Friday's paper, so it was too late to attend the visitation for Aunt Millie, as we had learned to call her. We are very sorry to learn of her passing. She was my mother's (Ann Vokes) cousin and we enjoyed visiting with her and "Uncle Joe" when I was younger. She was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly.
Larry Rominger
07/26/2013
Just learned of Millies passing today. So sorry for your loss and deepest condolences.
Kathy Murphy
07/26/2013
I was the buyer for Carriage Corner at Younkers in the 1970's when Millie worked there, and I remember her as if it were yesterday. She was wonderful -- kind and funny, earnest and hardworking, and a real professional as well as a very good salesperson. Please accept my condolences. You were lucky to have her as your mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.
Patrick Maher
07/26/2013
Our condolences to your family.
Michael Lepore
07/25/2013
Rest in peace.
Our thoughts are with you Steve.
Love,
Michael and Nick Lepore and Wubbzey
Tim Eakins
07/25/2013
What a great and long life. I know Millie will be sorely missed; and I wish for you peace and comfort, Mike and Steve.
Peggy Powers Griffith
07/25/2013
My condolences, I am sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Peggy