Mildred Cannan Obituary

Mildred Ann Fisher Cannan, 92, of Willis, Texas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 27, 2012. Mildred was born on July 26, 1920 in Liberty, Texas to Charles William Fisher, Sr. and Florence Parthenia Calhoon Fisher. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1937, attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas in Austin. On August 30, 1940, she married Ed Cannan, Sr. and they shared 63 wonderful years together.

Their family was the light of their lives. Their children, Ed Cannan, Jr., Milly Jeffers, Beverly Woolum, and William L. Cannan, Sr. were raised to enjoy fishing, hunting, and camping. This appreciation of nature has been passed down to the 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grand children, creating many happy memories for each generation.

A special legacy of love established by Ed and Mildred was the traditional trek in the woods to "The Magic Christmas Tree". Each child, regardless of age, anticipated the gold coins scattered along the path lit by luminaries. Guided by Granddaddy's voice announcing each child's name, at last there it was..."The Magic Christmas Tree", glittering in the forest with an ornament and a candy cane for each person. Grandmother was an accomplished story teller. She would read the Story of Christ's birth and the singing of Christmas carols would fill the air with joy.

She touched many lives by her gift of teaching and her charitable heart. She faithfully gave to others through her activities in the First Methodist Church in Liberty, Conroe, and Willis. In addition to being a leader in Brownies and a Sunday school teacher, she was active in United Methodist Women's Circle Groups.

She was beloved by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sister, Charlotte Fisher Finley and husband Bruce Finley, her sister-in-law, Barbara Holcombe Fisher, nieces, nephews, and the community she so graciously served. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, her parents, her sisters, Flo Fisher Locke, Charlene Fisher Kourie and brother, Charles William Fisher, Jr.

The family wishes to express our deepest appreciation to Connie McClesse, a dear friend for many years and to the loving staff of Embracing Hospice Care, who so tenderly cared for our Mother.

A celebration of Mildred Cannan's life will be held at the Liberty City Cemetery on July 30, 2012 at 10:00 am. Allison Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Edward B. Cannan Elementary School located at 7639 County Line Rd., Willis, Texas 77378.

Published by The Courier of Montgomery County from Jul. 27 to Aug. 9, 2012.
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I miss you so much Mother - but I know you are in a 'better place' with Daddy. I would not trade anything for the past 6 years living and caring for you. It is hard, but I know that I have been blessed to be raised by two loving parents.

Millly Jeffers

August 6, 2012

I have just learned of Mrs. Cannon's passing and am so sorry for your loss~ Both Mr. and Mrs. Cannon were such special people and touched many lives in such a positive way during their time at WISD.

Phyllis Linville

August 3, 2012

I just found out about Mrs. Cannan's passing yesterday. I had her and Mr. Cannan as teachers at Willis High School. I'm so sorry for your loss. They were Great People and I will miss both of them.

Maryann Henthorn

August 1, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carole Buckalew-Gardner

August 1, 2012

Thinking of youll at this time. We are never ready to loose a loved one. you are in my prayers

Emma Watson

July 29, 2012

WHEN MS. CANNON WAS PRESENTED TO THE WORLD, THE MOLD WAS BROKEN.SHE WAS A GREAT WIFE TO ED, A WONDERFUL MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, AND GREATGRANDMOTHER. SHE WILL BE MISSED AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.

WAYNE JONES

July 29, 2012

Dear Milly, Beverly, Eddy and Little Bill
That's the way I remember you through the years, the precious memories of Ed and Milly Cannon behind the band hall and the 4 wonderful little ones that were equally a part of our lives, because that's the way they wanted it.
You were all a wonderful addition to our bank of memories.
Jean(nie) Murray Eddings CHS Class of 1956

July 29, 2012

I am saddened to learn this morning that my dear friend will not be dropping me notes and updates in the mail on the wonderful Cannan Family.
I am gladdened to learn though that she and her beloved Husband (and my dear friend) Ed are together again, this time forever.
The Cannan Family has been an inspiration to me since I first had contact with them in 1964.
I miss Ed and now Mildred but their influence on my life will forever remain.

Jim Gazzaway

July 29, 2012

Dear Milly, we are so sorry for your lost. We only met your mother briefly and that a long time ago, but if she was anything like her daughter, she was no doubt a special person.

ed & hazel bright

July 28, 2012

Thoughts and Prayers are with the Cannan Family! Blessings, Bright Family

July 28, 2012

Millie, Beverly, and Bill, thinking of you and your family. She made your family special to allot of us. God Bless.

Howard Buckalew

July 28, 2012

millie cannan you have been a wonderful christian fo all of my family, and all the many memoriable hours our families spent together.may God bless the cannan family.

patricia padon

July 27, 2012

Millie, Cammie, Camilla, and family - our prayers and thoughts are with you now. She was such a special lady and I will always have the vision of seeing her walking with your dad holding hands. They were so cute together, and such an example of how to live life fully. We love you.

Joe & Beverly Mayrant

July 27, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers!

Gayle & Richard Henderson

July 27, 2012

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