Mildred "Millie" Cummins
October 01, 2013
Mildred “Millie” Cummins, 74, passed away October 1, 2013 at Unity Point Health Des Moines Methodist.
Millie was born March 3, 1939, she grew up in the Fort Dodge area and moved to Des Moines 49 years ago. She was a neat person and liked everyone. Millie was fun to be around, loving, compassionate, loyal, forgiving, ornery, always first to help out anyone in need and generous to a fault. She loved horses, butterflies, lady bugs, and music, especially George Jones and Johnny Cash. She had a green thumb and loved planting flowers. Millie was a tough old bird and worked hard all of her life raising four children on her own. She worked as a bartender and also was a production worker for Windsor Windows. Millie beat inoperable lung cancer 19 years ago when she was given only three to six months to live. Dr. Schreck called her his miracle. She thought she was a “hotsy totsy” based on pictures her kids found in which she was always striking a pose. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her grandkids.
Millie is survived by her son, Alan (Stacey) Cummins; daughters, Desiree Duran and Rose (Carl) Custer; sisters, Loretta Gilday, and Carol Bane; brothers, Sheldon Beebe and Bruce Barton; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her cat, Slickery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merlin and Elsie Beebe; and her daughter, Naomi Green.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2013 followed by a Service of Remembrance at 12 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A private family burial will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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walt and deb green
10/03/2013
Sorry for your loss I hope Millie is at peace with the Lord, and with Naomi RIP.
Steve Spaw
10/03/2013
I am glad I was able to help Millie. She was a Great Lady! She was always worried about everyone else. I am glad I got to know her even though it was a short time. She will be missed!
jerrie gering and ron fontanini
10/03/2013
We had a lot of fun together on trail rides and camp outs she was a fun loving woman and she will be missed
Hank Bane
10/03/2013
Millie was in my life during two of the most significant times. First when my mom died, she was with me all day at the hospital. Secondly, when I quit smoking, she offered support. Millie could appear tough on the outside, but what a sweet lady she was.
Carole Bane
10/03/2013
I will miss my sister sooo much. She was always worried about everyone else and such a kind, giving person. We loved her and will miss her.
Chad,Tonya,Drew Rubenking
10/03/2013
We will miss you Grandma Millie!!!