Mildred Louise Benedict Owensboro, Kentucky Obituary

Mildred Louise Benedict

Mildred Louise Benedict, 93, of Owensboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with her family by her side on October 23, 2020 at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest. She was born July 8, 1927 in Daviess County to the late Sherman Layfette Ashby and Mary Magdalene "Maymee" Fielden Ashby. Millie retired from Marshall Field & Co. in Chicago, Illinois and attended Pleasant Valley Community Church. Days of yore, Mille enjoyed walks with her husband along the Ohio River at Smothers Park. She truly loved her little dog Jackson, UK basketball, Bingo with her friends and most of all being surrounded by little children. She had a great sense of humor and a natural gift for storytelling. Millie was a published poet enriching our lives with poems such as this one published in 1975. One night as I lay in my winters bed I heard wild geese honking overhead. Away from the north winds scowling face winging their way to a sunny place. I dreamed, and in my fantasy I took wing and called -- wait for me. What a difference, a dream or reality, I flew with them, wild and free. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Jerry Benedict; two sisters, Ann M. Perusich (Paul) and Gladys McKinney (Harrison); and brother-in-law, J.D. Tong. Millie is survived by her sister, Shirlene Tong; and many dearly loved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday in the chapel at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. The number of those attending the visitation or funeral shall be within current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate personal protective masks.
July 8, 1927 - October 23, 202007/08/192710/23/2020
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James 'Tim' Benedict
November 26, 2020
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James 'Tim' Benedict
November 26, 2020
Sorry to hear of aunt Millie. I enjoyed aunt Millie's company many times years ago during visits, she was very friendly and enjoyable to be around.
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Gale Bryant
October 24, 2020
I am so sad for the loss of our special Millie. She was my next door neighbor for many years before she moved. I use to take her to the bank and we would go eat lunch. I enjoyed visiting with Millie and hearing her funny stories. She loved my grandkids and they thoug... Continue Reading
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Joia Sanders Johnson
October 24, 2020
My heart is so broken. Millie you were like a grandmother to me, I knew when I first met you that we would forever be close. I enjoyed ever moment taking care of you for years in HomeCare at your home. You always had such an amazing soul and we had so many great memories... Continue Reading
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Emily Hundley
October 24, 2020
We were the day shift cnas that took care of Millie. We really enjoyed going in her room hearing all her amazing stories. We loved her as if she was our family, she’ll be truly missed.
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Millie Henderson
October 24, 2020
Thank you for taking good care of my aunt and for taking the time to share here. God bless you.
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James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory
October 23, 2020
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