Mrs. Hattie McMillian Savannah, Georgia Obituary

Mrs. Hattie McMillian

<p><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size:26px;">Adams announces the passing of Mrs. Hattie Easterling McMillian, 96, who transitioned on Saturday, August 6, 2022 surrounded by family.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">Adams announces funeral services for Mrs. Hattie McMillian which will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Cumberland Memorial Gardens Cemetery&nbsp;4509 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">OBITUARY</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">On Saturday, August 6, 2022, Hattie Easterling McMillian was called home at the age of 96.&nbsp; Surrounded by the warmth and love of her family, she passed away peacefully at home in Savannah, Georgia.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">Hattie was born on March 26, 1926 in Bennettsville, South Carolina to William and Estella Easterling.&nbsp; When her family moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina, Hattie grew up and put down roots there. &nbsp;She started her career, as well as, a family with her husband of 50 years. On May 5, 1946, Hattie married James T. McMillian, Sr. Through this union Hattie and James had 3 children and created a legacy of love and family. &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">Hattie is survived by her brother Solomon Easterling (Lettie) of Columbia, MD, her children, Gratchen Roberson (Chester II) of Savannah GA, James T. McMillian II (Vergie) of Charlotte, NC, and Donald McMillian (Patricia) of Somerset, NJ. Hattie has been blessed to have 8 grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Hattie is predeceased by her husband James and her siblings Stella, William, Phyllis, and Harold.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">Hattie lived a full life. She enjoyed traveling, shopping and had a green thumb when it came to taking care of her plants. As matriarch of the family, she enjoyed large family gatherings and instilled a closeness of family that will live in our hearts forever. Hattie was truly loved and will be dearly missed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">A wife, a mother, a grandma too,</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">This is the legacy we have from you</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">You taught us love and how to fight</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">You gave us strength, you gave us might.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">A stronger person would be hard to find,</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">And in your heart you were always kind.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">You fought for us all in one way or another</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">Not just as a wife not just as a mother.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">For all of us you gave your best</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">And now the time has come for you to rest.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">So go in peace, you&rsquo;ve earned your sleep,</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">Your love in our hearts we&rsquo;ll eternally keep.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">John 14:27- Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.&nbsp;I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled&nbsp;and do not be afraid.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 26px; font-family: georgia, serif;">Share your condolences and sign the guestbook using the links on the website: www.AdamsFuneralServicesInc.com</span></p>
March 26, 1926 - August 6, 202203/26/192608/06/2022
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Camille Easterling
August 16, 2022
Our family is holding aunt Hatties spirit in our hearts and minds today as we remember all the wonderful times we shared together.

Aunt Hattie was always dressed to impress and had such a beautiful smile that Ill never forget.

Wishing my family Peace, Str...
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Najerie
August 15, 2022
Hi Granny,

I miss you so much. I am truly blessed to share many wonderful moments with you and wish I had more time with you. I will always love and remember you dearly. Rest in heaven granny!



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SBaldwin
August 15, 2022
As I read the wonderful thoughts regarding your loved one, it warms the heart that she instilled kind and great memories for the family to be consoled and comforted today and in the days ahead. The scripture say "The span of our life is 70 years, Or 80 if one is especia... Continue Reading
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Ponchitta Alford
August 15, 2022
My pray for our family is that in this time of loss,We feel God's love much more
And that we all find your comfort
In the presence of the Lord
We pray God pours upon us
His sweet amazing grace
And overflow our hearts with peace
As we live in His embra...
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Niya Land
August 15, 2022
Grandma Hattie,
You were a breath of fresh air in my eyes and my memories of you will never fade. I will always love you and the smiles and joy you brought to our family. You will be truly missed, but god has gained a wonderful angel.
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Tara Smith
August 15, 2022
Grandma Hattie,
Every summer you took all the kids to your house. That alone shows how much of a great woman you were to all of us. I always cherished those summers with the family and you and Grandpa James. You will be dearly missed. I love you.
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Noni McMillian
August 15, 2022
Grandma Hattie,
You will be missed. I want to say thank you for allowing my cousins and I to spend every summer with you until we reached our teenage years. A very close bond was created between us because of those summers. You made the best German Chocolate Cake(hand...
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Thelbert Torrey
August 14, 2022
Gretchen and Donald and Junior: heartfelt condolences to you. I will always remember Mrs. Mcmillian as being kind and Motherly. Thelbert.
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Winifred Easterling
August 10, 2022
Aunt Hattie,
You were always my compass and showed me how to be a lady. Your smile was a bright light. Your laugh was music. Your wit was quick ( and could be stinging if I was out of line). Love and miss you. Rest, join the ancestors.
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Melanie Tindley
August 10, 2022
Sincere condolences to and prayers for the McMillian Family. And know that the peace of God (a peace that is beyond any and all of our human understanding) will stand watch over your hearts and minds in Jesus, the Anointed One. Philippians 4:7. In Christian Love, Mela... Continue Reading
A candle was posted for Mrs. Hattie McMillian.
A candle was posted for Mrs. Hattie McMillian.