Dharathula-Millender-Obituary

Dharathula Millender

Gary, Indiana, Indiana

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Mrs. Dharathula H. "Dolly" Millender, age 95, passed away on Christmas Day 2015. She was the 6th of 8 children born to the late Mr. Orestes Hood, Sr. and Mrs. Daisy Eslick Hood on February 4, 1920 in Terre Haute, Indiana. All funeral services and viewings will be Saturday, January 2, 2015 at The...

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To the family of Mrs. Dharathula Millender: It is never too late to say thank you. Mrs. Millender was my school librarian at Pulaski Junior High in Gary, IN. She was an inspiration, role model and mentor to each and every student she worked with. After I found out that she had written a book about Crispus Attucks, she may have unwittingly inspired me to become a writer. She was not only an African American educator, but the first author that I had ever met. One of my fondest memories of...

Our MOTHER - DOLLY MILLENDER - loved Gary and Gary's history. Her biggest dream, unfortunately, did not materialize before her passing. However, a committee to save and renovate Gary's Treasure, The Gary Land Company (Gary's 1st building), has been developed in her honor and that of our City and those who built it. Anyone wishing to join this Preservation Committee, may contact Daughter NAOMI MILLENDER (219) 902-0524 or 882-6873 or email: [email protected]

Dear Naomi, God bless the memory of your dear Mother and Best Friend, Dolly Millender. All the best to you as you continue a new life without her presence. May she rest in peace.
Love,
Valerie Maglaras Beaudrie
(CCAS/NEIU)
formerly the Chicago Teacher's Center/NEIU.

I'll never forget this powerful lady. I meet her very soon after returning from Indiana State University. She was always willing to give a encouraging word, or share knowledge from long extensive experience as an educator, public servant, or life in general. A mighty soldier has gone to a well deserved rest.

Mrs. Millender was truly an inspiration to me as I began my career years back. She was a fine educator, mentor, and friend whose memory will live on in me and the many students whose lives she touched through the life lessons she presented us in our visits to the library at Dunbar-Pulaski. Blessings to the family...

To the Family of "Dolly" Millender,
"Dolly" was a true professional at her Job and that's really putting it lightly. Deepest Sympathies during your time of Loss and May Almighty GOD Forever Bless and Protect you and your Family Always.

TO THE FAMILY
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sadness.
May you find comfort in the enduring beauty of God's World,
And in the warmth of happy memories. With the passing
Of time, may the spirit of acceptance and inner peace enfold you.
Mr. & Mrs. Tyrone Dillahunty & Family
Mr. Ronald McGee & Family
Mr. & Mrs. James D. McGee

To the Millender family. My prayers are with you during your time of the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing she is with her Heavenly father and you will see her again.