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Mildred Petty Obituary
Mildred S. Petty, 80, a native of Denison, Kansas, passed away November 26, 2005, in Eureka, California, where she had been a resident for last 46 years.
She worked as a social worker in Del Norte and Humboldt Counties, retiring after 21 years. In November 1996, she professed her secular Carmelite vows, becoming a lay nun.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Petty, Charlie Petty and wife Carol, and Robert Petty; grandchildren, Jennifer Gingerich and husband Troy, Jeremy Omholt and wife Tai, Jason Petty and wife Mandy, and Richard Clements; six great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Vietta Hedges; husband, Charles I. Petty; four sisters; and three brothers.
The family wishes to thank all those who cared and visited Mildred over the years.
Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at Chapel of the Ferns Sanders Funeral Home, 1835 E Street, Eureka, California, on Friday, December 2, 2005, at 2:00 pm. The celebrant will be Father Loren Allen.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul, PO Box 1386, Eureka, CA 95502.
Arrangements are under the care of Chapel of the Ferns Sanders Funeral Home, Eureka, California.
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Milton Iskra
December 6, 2005
Charlie, Michael and Robert:
It has been many years since I have seen all of you but wanted to express my sincere sympathy for the passing of your mother. This passage of life, where our parents leave is one we all must walk through, but is not without some sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Milt Iskra
Lois Thomas
December 1, 2005
To the family of Mildred Petty our deepest sympathy. She was a very fine lady. Our heart goes out to Mike,Charlie and Bob. I know she will be missed terribly.
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