Mildred M. Gavitt

Mildred M. Gavitt
of Barton
A Mother holds her children's hands for a little while - and their hearts forever. Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mildred M. Gavitt, 90, of Church St., Barton, N.Y. passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2008, following a brief period of declining health. Millie was born on July 27, 1918 in Sheshequin Twp., Pa., a daughter of the late Morris O. and Ada (Blackman) Brown. Millie enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, was an avid painter and will be remembered for her many years of hairdressing. She was a devoted member of the Tioga Center United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Sandra J. Henline, Port Gibson, N.Y., Sharon W. (Edd) Witt, Viera, Florida, Sheila (Al) Middleton, Nichols, Gary B. Gavitt, Artesia, New Mexico; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Millie was predeceased by her husband, Blake Gerald Gavitt, on May 14, 1986; her siblings, Robert W. Brown, Walter H. Brown, and Hilda L. Brown.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service and celebration of Millie's life on Wednesday, August 20th, at 2 p.m. at the Tioga Center United Methodist Church with her pastor, Rev. Laurence E. Mather, OSL, officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family at the Bradford County Memorial Park. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Tioga Center United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Doris Smith, PO Box 247, Tioga Center, N.Y. 13845. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols.