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Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Mildred Geneva Fehrenbacher, age 102, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Lavender Ridge in Effingham, Illinois.
Mildred was born July 24, 1915, in Wayne County, the daughter of Dr. William E. and Mabel (Knapp) Phillips. She married Paul D. Fehrenbacher on June 15, 1940, in Meadville, PA, and together they shared 56 years of marriage. He passed away on October 10, 1996.
Mildred was co-owner and operator of the Flora Newsstand along with her husband. She was a member of the Community of Christ Flora Branch and enjoyed volunteering with the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary. Mildred’s greatest joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She especially enjoyed taking them to Brush Creek campgrounds.
She is survived by her 2 sons: Jack (Janie) Fehrenbacher of Tulsa, OK, and Neal (Janet) Fehrenbacher of Flora; 3 grandchildren: Paul Fehrenbacher of Broken Arrow, OK, Tonya (Bob) Anderson of Flora, and Tony (Lindsey) Fehrenbacher of Xenia; along with 7 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter-in-law: Peggy Fehrenbacher; 2 granddaughters: Susie Fehrenbacher and Cindy Fehrenbacher; a sister: Marie Henson; and a sister-in-law: Helen Hebron.
A funeral service for Mildred Fehrenbacher will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Mildred’s memory may be given to Clay County Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory with the family visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Aunt Mildred has always been a favorite Aunt. She had a humor and laugh about her that expressed enjoyment in seeing people. She brought beauty to church worship through her display of flowers in the sanctuary. She always was glad to see you. She was a welcoming presence in peoples' lives and in the life of the Church. Her life is imprinted in the memory many people. God blessed us all with Aunt Mildred.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers will be with you.
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. So very sorry for your loss.
She will be missed, she was a very special lady!
Our sincere sympathies to the Fehrenbacher & Anderson families , may your special memories of Mildred be with you always.
So Sorry for Your Loss.❤️
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It was my pleasure to get to know and care for Ms Mildred during her time at Heritage Woods. She was, alternately, very sweet and very blunt. But always kind. It always made me smile to see her so cute and put together with her pearls and cane. I have thought of her often since she moved and have truly missed her and her zest for life.
Sorry for your loss. Mildred was special and a joy to be with. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
I took care of Miss Millie at Lavender Ridge from the time she arrived until I left in August. It was an honor. She will be missed. ❤️ Sorry for your loss, Tonya & Neal! She was a wonderful woman who lived a good, long life. ❤️
I will miss Millie dearly. I enjoyed taking care of her for the last 2+ years. She received lots of love from us at Lavender Ridge. It was also a pleasure to have met Neal and Tonya on their weekly visits to Lavender Ridge.
Over the years, I have lost touch with your family. Mildred was one of my favorite people. It was always a treat to visit the Fehrenbachers. I know you will miss her and I am sorry for your loss; however, for me just seeing her sweet smile brings back many pleasant memories.
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