Mildred Mcgowan

MCGOWAN, Mildred, age 87, Hillsboro, Ohio, was embraced by Heaven?s Angels on December 5, 2010. Her husband, Don McGowan, preceded her in death May 16, 1998. Mildred resided the last 10 years with her daughter, Rose Mary Smith, who was also her caregiver. Mildred was a beautiful woman both inside and out and her presence and big warm smile made life easier for everyone around her. She was born, March 9, 1923 to Charles and Rosa Patrick, in Royalton, Kentucky. She was a member of the Northview Baptist Church, Hillsboro, Ohio.

Mrs. McGowan is survived by her sister, Stella Milt Jordan, her children, Rose Mary John preceded in death Smith, Donna Jean Hodge, Charles Edward Berniece McGowan; her grandchildren, Sheila Robert Sams, John ?Jay? Smith Sandy, Donnie Smith, Ronnie Anna Smith, Randy Teresa Smith, Jeff McGowan, Jason Melanie McGowan, Andy Melissa Hodge, Tony Nikka Hodge; her great-grandchildren, Mandy Doug Rhodes, & Rob Jr. ?Bub? Sams; Mallory & Katie Smith; Jackie, Joey, & Jesse Smith; Julie, Ronnie Jr., & Justin Smith; Britany Johnson, Miranda, & Michaela Smith, Michael Hodge, Riley, Jacob, Meghan, Alleesha, Allaynah McGowan; her great great grandchildren, Renaylyn Marie Rhodes, and Austin Garrett Smith. She is further survived by other relatives, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Mildred was preceded in death by her late husband Don McGowan - they had shared 58 years of marriage together, parents Charles & Rosa Patrick, siblings Mollie Cirino, Nellie Patrick, Glenn Patrick, Elmer Patrick, Roy Patrick, Son-in-Law John E. Smith.

In her earlier years, Mildred and her husband, Don, ran a successful peach orchard on Carmel Road, in Highland County, Ohio. She enjoyed her grape arbor, patio tomatoes, and a variety of fruit trees at her former residence. She also took pleasure in a good cup of coffee and usually had a coffee cup in her hand! In her later years, she enjoyed camping with her family, and she really loved spending time with her Jack Russell puppies! She also enjoyed her many Mennonite friends who came to sing and visit with her. She will be truly missed by all those who loved her and by everyone who ever met her and experienced her genuinely warm smile!

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Northview Baptist Church, 1139 Northview Drive, Hillsboro Ohio. Brother Jeff Griffin and Brother Kenny Cousar will be officiating. There will be no visitation and no graveside services. Thompson Funeral Home will be serving the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillsboro Northview Baptist Church, 1139 Northview Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio.
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