Mildred Louise Christian

Mildred L. Christian, age 80 of Purcell, passed away Tuesday October 9, 2012. Mildred Louise Burns was born September 25, 1932 in Washington, the baby of 5 children born to William Mark Burns and Minnie Maude (Hibbard) Burns. She grew up on the family farm in the Washington Community and attended Washington Schools, graduating in 1950. While in high school, she lettered in basketball. She married her true love; a young man from Purcell named Glen Edward Christian on September 2, 1951 at the First Baptist Church in Washington. They made their home in Purcell where together they raised 3 children; daughter, LuGlena, and sons, Tony and Scott. Mildred was very active in her children's lives. In 1972, she was voted Purcell Mother of the Year. Mildred served as 4-H Leader for more than 45 years, earning her the Lifetime Achievement Award. She worked side by side with Glen on the farm, and she loved cooking for the cotton and broomcorn hands. She found great joy in being a homemaker, caring and providing for her family. She was a loving wife and mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Mildred loved the Lord and served him faithfully. She was a charter member of the Union Hill Baptist Church where she played the piano. She was instrumental in starting the church choir and enjoyed cooking for the Baptist Preachers and church get togethers. She will be remembered for her famous chocolate and coconut crème pies. Mildred loved traveling, and she and Glen looked forward to trips with their lifelong family friends, Bill and Velma Bacon. She was preceded in death by: Her parents, William & Minnie Burns; Sister, Daisy Rae Price; 3 brothers, an infant, Delton Burns, Willie Lee Burns and Hoyt Burns, Mildred leaves behind: Her husband of more than 61 years, Glen Christian; Her daughter, LuGlena Moore and husband Randy of Washington; And sons, Tony Christian and wife Patti and Scott Christian and wife Bobbi, all of Purcell; 6 grandchildren, Eddie Moore, Valerie Burns, Brandi Christian, Mandi Mayer, Colby Christian and Taylor Christian; 2 Step grandchildren, Apryl and Joe Bryant; 7 great grandchildren, Tanner, Trevor, Tyler, Laramy, Layton, Lawson and Lilly and many other family and a host of friends. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 11, 2012, at the Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Washington Cemetery.

Mildred Louise Christian

September 25, 1932 - October 9, 2012