Mildred "Mickey" Samuelson

1928 - 2017

Mildred "Mickey" Whitsitt Samuelson

June 24, 1928 - February 8, 2017

Pittsboro

"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants." Psalm 116:15

Mildred "Mickey" Whitsitt Samuelson, 88, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 8, 2017 and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born June 24, 1928 in Nashville, TN, the youngest child of Robert A. Whitsitt and Louella Riggle. She was predeceased by her parents and six siblings, Thomas P. Whitsitt, Ruth W. Alvin, Marjorie W. Irons, Jean W. Lowry, Barbara W. Sparrow, infant twin Mary Whitsitt and daughter-in-law Ruth C. Samuelson of Charlotte. She is survived by her devoted husband of sixty-five years, Kenneth R. Samuelson Sr., daughter Kathleen (Donald) Tyndall of Chapel Hill, sons, Kenneth R. Samuelson Jr. of Charlotte, and Allen (Tamara) D. Samuelson of Chapel Hill.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren-Kenneth (Bobby) R. Samuelson III, wife McKinsey and son Kenneth R. Samuelson IV of Charlotte; David B. Samuelson, wife Courtney and daughter Margaret Ruth of Fayetteville; Joy S. Bennett, husband Chad and sons, Evan and Mason of Charlotte; Leigh Tyndall Snow, husband Samuel of Baton Rouge, LA; Diane A. Tyndall, Rachel C. and Seth A. Samuelson of Chapel Hill; Alex Cardiel of Chattanooga, TN, and many nieces and nephews.

Mickey Samuelson was a true Southern Lady. Her high standards of conduct and thoughtful, caring spirit made her a trusted and beloved friend to an untold number of people. All who knew her tell of her kindness, charm, gentleness, grace, and love. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother. Her deep faith in Jesus Christ was a blessing to everyone. As Proverbs 31:28 describes, "Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her."

Mickey was graduated from Nashville, TN schools and was further educated at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. where she was a member of the Chi Omega Fraternity. She met husband-to-be Ken, at a Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity house party where Ken told his friends, "I am going to marry that girl." He did so eighteen months later.

Mickey taught preschool at First Baptist Church in Washington, NC. She loved singing in the choir and teaching children's Sunday school classes. She participated and held officer positions in many church and community organizations. She served as president of Woman's Missionary Union, Leaksville Spray Garden Club, District 5 NC Garden Clubs, Leaksville Spray History Club, and Cecil B. DeMille Book Club. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Road to Recovery, Vacation Bible School, PTA, Girl Scouts, and was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution (Davie Poplar Chapter). She was an excellent bridge and tennis player. She delighted in reading aloud to her children and grandchildren and enjoyed many vacation trips across the USA. She also was a fan of UNC basketball and football, especially when daughter Kathy was head cheerleader for UNC. She used her intellect and abilities to serve God in the several cities she and Ken have called home.

There will be a memorial service at

Mount Carmel Baptist Church Sanctuary

2016 Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Road

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Saturday February 18, 2 PM

Celebrating Mickey's life and her walk with the Lord over 88 years.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be sent in Mickey's memory to Mount Carmel Baptist Church Missions Outreach Fund, or Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research 5775 Glenridge Drive, Building B, Suite 370, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.