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Mildred HOOPER Obituary

HOOPER, Sgt Major

Mildred C.

79, after a long fight for many years, passed away peacefully at St. Anne's Hospital on

December 30, 2020. Mildred was a devoted veteran who served in Dessert Storm and spent another 30 plus years in the Army. Mildred was born on June 11, 1941, in Franklin,

Georgia. She graduated from South High School in Springfield, Ohio. She worked for Department of Defense for 30 plus years, until her retirement in 2012. Mildred was a caring,

devoted women of God, Mother to all and mentor to many. She is preceded in death by her mother Mozella Nash. To carry on her Legacy, she leaves behind her son Edward (Teresa) McConnell, granddaughters Keyona (Gemar) Johnson,

Shanetta (Tabitha Lavette), great-granddaughters Kaidence Roberts, Kandace McConnell, Karson Johnson, Briana

(Benjamin Craig), Alexus Lavette, Cierra Lavette, Dynasty

Lavette, Elise Lavette. Along with special cousins Darlene

(Philip) Grey and Laurie Johnson. Mildred was blessed to have five great-great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, church family, and acquaintance, that loved her dearly. Service will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021, at St. James

Christian Center 2713 Northland Plaza Dr. Columbus, Ohio. Visitation will be 10:00 am until time of service which will be at 11:00 am with Pastor James N. Delaney Jr. officiating.

Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio. Social distancing protocol will be observed, and face mask will be required. Arrangements entrusted to Porter-Qualls-Freeman Funeral Home.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Jan. 7, 2021.

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Kady

November 26, 2022

Hey grandma i just wanted to write you, I´ve being thinking about you a lot lately you are truly missed. I miss our conversations about life.. i know your very proud of me and my sisters & everything I accomplish is for you i love you.

Sharrie Wyman

January 8, 2021

Millie was so very nice, would always share a kind word. Rest well my friend.

Sharrie Wyman

January 8, 2021

Millie was so very nice, always willing to share a kind word. Rest well friend.

DAVID HIATT

January 7, 2021

Mildred was a kind and soft spoken person who worked in the 83d ARCOM Columbus Ohio Finance Department performing excellent work to keep payroll flowing. LTC David Hiatt USA RET.

Melissa Tigner

January 6, 2021

I worked for Miller in the early 90's. I always admired her- she was such a strong leader with a gracious heart. I have thought of her often, RIP sweet lady.

Pam Nowicki

January 6, 2021

God Speed Millie, you were always the gracious lady. Prayers for your family and friends

Gayla Richmond

January 5, 2021

I have known Millie forever! DSCC, US Army and DFAS! So sorry for everyone's loss.

Debbie Susil

January 5, 2021

Millie was such a nice lady. We worked together back in our Payroll days, at DFAS. Prayers for her friends and family.

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2713 Northland Plaza Dr., Columbus, OH

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