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Mildred Kissinger Obituary
On Christmas day 1936, Mildred Lou (Millie) Neil arrived in Nampa ID, to Ralph Walter Neil and Mildred Roberta Waterman. Early in the morning of March 7, 2013, after a long battle with breast/bone cancer, at the age of 76 she departed Tallahassee, Florida for her new address with our Lord in Heaven.
As a young girl, Millie moved with her family from Idaho to Minnesota. She graduated from Burwell Elementary School, Minnetonka Mills (salutatorian of her 8th grade) and from Minnetonka High School in 1955. She attended Colorado College (1955-1958), Northwest Nazarene College (1958 - 1960), and graduated from LSU in 1960 with a degree in Physical Education. She earned a graduate degree in pharmacology from FAMU and did graduate work at FSU. Millie taught high school Physical Education in Ft. Worth, TX, Shreveport, LA, Greeley, CO and Baton Rouge, LA.
Millie had two daughters Maleha Jane Mason and Malinda Roberta Mason from her first marriage.
Millie married Gary Kissinger on August 20, 1982. They shared their lives and their blended families for thirty years.
Millie was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph W. and Mildred Neil, and her daughter Malinda. She is survived by her husband Gary of Tallahassee; daughter Maleha (Raymond) Cochran; grandson Neil, all of Tallahassee; Gary's children Greg (Ginger) Kissinger of Indianapolis, IN, Leelee (Ron) Davidson, Kitten (Clint) Grimes, all of Tallahassee, FL and Chris Kissinger of Los Angeles, and Gary's grandchildren Duncan and Macy Kissinger of Indianapolis, IN Brittany Davidson, Kaitlyn and Christian Grimes of Tallahassee, Fl., Josh Tomlinson, of West Palm Beach, FL and brother Ralph E. (Lynn) Neil of Nampa, Idaho and their families.
A Requiem Mass will be held for Millie at 2 p.m. March 13, 2013 at St. Peter's Anglican Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the St. Peter's Building Fund at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 901 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mildred Kissinger
March 31, 2013
Dear Maleha,
I am so terribly saddened to hear about the passing of your Mom. She was such a dear sweet lady. I have great memories of our barn days with you, Malinda and my Mom (Karen Thomas) at KRC when we were little. I enjoyed seeing Millie over the years and she always had a hug and kind word for me. I hope she is in heaven with my Mom living in comfort and watching over all of you.
Keeping you, Chris and your entire family in my heart, thoughts & prayers.
Blessings,
Kathy (Thomas) Keiffer
LHS '82
Killearn
KRC
Lynne Anderson
March 13, 2013
Gary, Maleha, Neil, Ralph & Lynn and All Family,
Millie's strong spirit, great zest for life, thirst for knowledge & great love & dedication to her Family is a terrific Tribute to her Life and an amazing Legacy passed on to all who loved her. I remember her from when I was born!our Families beinginseperable growing up in Mn. It was wonderful to spend time last summer with you all. Very special. God comforts us each personally in ways we don't even know how to ask. Just keep going to Him. He knows how to help you. Your Mn Branch Is & Will Be praying for you. Neil you are your Gramma's Treasure. You know that-and she lives on in your heart.
Love, Lynne Richardson Anderson
Jan Nelson
March 12, 2013
I have such fond memories of Millie and her family as we shared holidays and special occasions in Minneapolis as kids. She had an enthusiasm for life that was infectious. I was so glad that she and Gary made a trip to Minnesota recently giving us a chance to meet Maleha and Neil who she was so proud of and have a chance to say our good byes. She will always have a special place in my heart as she continues on her next journey.
Jan Richardson Nelson
Michelle Wolfe-Bryant
March 11, 2013
Oh how sad I am to see this today! While alot of your accomplishments were listed you were best when you were a Girl Scout leader. You taught me and many others how to prepare for life! You took us places we would have never ever been able to go! We canoed down the Chipola River for a whole week camping on the banks! You taught us how to survive and that eating dried food was really not that bad! Yuck!
As a GS leader you taught us how to cook, how to sew, how to paint our fingernails and a whole bunch of other things that I will always be grateful for. I traveled many miles with you and your familly swimming for Killearn Swim Team and will always be thankful that you included me. I saw Maleha a couple of months ago and she told me of your illness. She also said you should go see her and maybe I should have? I have and will always think of you as my second mother! There were things that I would not have been able to do if you were not in my life! I know you loved Maleha and Malinda like nobody's business! You dedicated your whole life to them growing up! I always thougth they were so lucky to have a Mom like you!! I love you! Rest in peace Mama M and watch over all of us especially Maleha!
Christian Grimes
March 11, 2013
Thanks Grandma for all of your encouragement for all that I do especially my comics! :') that means I have tears of joy knowing that you are in The Kingdom of Glory with Jesus and God. Tell Jesus I said hi Love Christian
Patricia (Gonzalez) Norris
March 11, 2013
Dear Gary, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of all of us playing together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children.
D
March 11, 2013
May God carry the family through comfort and strength. It times like this that we all need is loving care and emotional healing as well, for he is always willing to heal a broken heart (Psalm 147:3).
March 11, 2013
Gary, thinking of your loss.
Pam Krause (of Linda and Pam back a long time ago)
Mae Waters
March 11, 2013
My prayers are with Gary and the family.
Millie will be missed by so many of her friends and family. GOD Bless!
Travis Boline
March 11, 2013
Our prayers are with all of you for God's peace and presence. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
Much love,
Doug and Travis
Travis Boline
March 11, 2013
Our prayers go out for all of Millie's family, for God's comfort and presence. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
Much love,
Doug and Travis
B J Peters
March 11, 2013
Gary and family, My prayers are with you
during this time. May GOD bless and keep you. your friend B J Jerry Peters
JULIA KEEN
March 11, 2013
MY PRAYERS TO MILLIE'S FAMILY. I GOT TO KNOW HER THROUGH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS AND REALLY LIKE HER.SHE WAS VERY KIND AND SWEET TO ME AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE TO GREET ME. SHE SHALL BE MISSED.
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