Mildred Barton

Mildred Barton obituary, Palmetto, FL

Mildred Barton

Mildred Barton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Westside Funeral Home - Palmetto on May 30, 2025.

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Mildred (Curry) Barton was born in Ellenton, Florida, on October 19, 1936, to the late Johnson and Francis Curry. She was converted at an early age at Mount Raymond Baptist Church of Ellenton, Florida, under the leadership of Reverend Patterson. There, she served faithfully until 1975 in which she joined Macedonia M.B. Church. She attended school in Manatee County. Mildred united in marriage to Harold Barton on June 11, 1955. Mildred was employed with and retired from the school board of Manatee County. Mildred was active in Sunshine Club, President Manatee Knockers (Relay for Life), and Mission at Mount Raymond Full Gospel Baptist.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, father and mother-in-law, two brothers, two sisters, seven sisters-in-law, six brothers-in-law, one grandson, and one great-grandson.
Mildred departed this life on May 20, 2025.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her loving friend and husband, Harold Barton; two daughters, Robbie Nell (Albert) Simpson of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Evelyn (Johnny) Stevenson of Bradenton, Florida; four sons, Michael (Charlene) Barton of Rubonia, Florida, Roy (Judy) Murray of Ridgeway, South Carolina, Dale Barton, and Kenneth Barton of Rubonia, Florida; two sisters, Mattye Sirman of Bradenton, Florida, and Altamese McPherson of Orlando, Florida; one brother, Talmadge Curry of Bradenton, Florida; three sisters-in-law, Ruthie Mae (Webster) Hayes of Rubonia, Florida, Rosa B. Smith of Palmetto, Florida, and Mary Ann Randall of Rubonia, Florida; four brothers-in-law, Simpson (Debra) Barton of Palmetto, Florida, Darvin Barton of Bradenton, Florida, Willie Lee Barton of Rubonia, Florida, and Eddie Green of Chicago, Illinois; one goddaughter, Stephanie Rochell of South Carolina; three godsons, Billy Boston, Jr., Cedric Jones, and Jermarian Sirman; special devoted granddaughter, Teran Kelly; great-granddaughter, Miracle Walker; twelve grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; eleven great-great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Emory and Verna Griffin

June 5, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Patty Keen-Freed

June 3, 2025

Mrs. Mildred was so special to me. I had the privilege of knowing her during my time at Lincoln. I was later blessed to have her in my life for years as we competed and raised money for Relay for Life. She was truly our Queen of Relay and her Manatee Knockers team were legends and I will cherish my precious moments spent with Harold and her. Fly high Mrs. Mildred you will be missed.

Darlene Horner

May 31, 2025

God bless this precious lady´s family. She was always so kind and helpful.

Laurie Younker

May 30, 2025

Mildred was a very sweet woman. I have many fond memories of her. Praying for comfort, love and support for Harold and family.

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