Mildred M. "Millie" Smith
January 27, 2011
Mildred Marie Smith, 82, died Thursday, January 27, 2011, at Fleur Heights Care Center in Des Moines. She was born September 5, 1928 in Sheffield, Alabama to Charlie and Luva (Ranck) Arnett.
She worked for AMF Western Tool and Midwest Bag until her retirement. Mildred attended various Assembly of God churches. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards,
and was well known for her Christmas cookies.
Mildred is survived by her children, Sharon (Richard) O’Brien, Charles (Glenda) Smith, Esther (Gary) Jahnke, and Stephen (Ann) Smith; 15 grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Harry and Charles; and sisters, Edith, Lillian Rae, and Charlene.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Monday, January 31, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in loving memory of Mildred.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Cy Yates
02/01/2011
To the family of Millie,
We're so sorry for the loss of your Mother. My Mother (Bettie Yates)
still talks about her all the time. My Mother loved her and when I
tell her of Millie's passing her will be devistated.
Once Again, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Cy
Paula, Patricia, and Family
01/31/2011
We are all sorry to hear of your family's loss. Mildred was a great roommate to my mom Patricia Schoonover while she was at Fleur Heights. Her smiling face will be missed as will her friendly welcome to all of us when we came to visit. We also like to visit with her too while we were there and she loved my littlest child. My children are also saddened by her passing. May she rest in peace and may prayer and support guide you through during this time of loss.
Rusty and Jane Beebe
01/29/2011
Gary and Esther, so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences. You are included in our prayers.