Mildred J. Hargrave, 99, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Meadowood Nursing and Rehab in Grayville, Illinois.
Mildred was born December 2, 1921, at Truman, Arkansas to William and Medie (Caar) Johnston. She first married Cecil A. Simpson October 14, 1939, at Jonesboro, Arkansas and he preceded her in death August 1, 1986. She later married Perry Hargrave June 3, 1989, at Fairfield, Illinois and he preceded her in death November 21, 1993.
Mildred was a housewife and caregiver for many families. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Fairfield, Illinois, past member of Senior Citizens at Cisne, Illinois, and Senior Regent of Women’s Auxiliary of The Moose Lodge at Taylor, Michigan.
Mildred is survived by a daughter Debra Vangilder of Fairfield, Illinois; a son William (Judy) Simpson of Petersburg, Michigan; eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, fifteen great-great grandchildren, and a son-in-law Claude Young of Birmingham, Alabama.
Preceding her in death were her two husbands, two sons, two daughters, four sisters, one brother and one granddaughter Wendy.
Graveside service will be 11:00 am Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery south of Fairfield, Illinois. Everyone attending is asked to go to the cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.
Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.