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Mildred Mumford

February 9, 1921

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October 1, 2019

 

 

 

Mildred Mumford, 98, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Hampton Oaks Health Campus. She was born on February 9, 1921 in Harrison County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Howard and Effie (Dowd) Muntz. Mildred was married on May 9, 1953 to Miles Kenneth Mumford, who passed away on Sept. 14, 2010 after enjoying 57 years together. She was a former office manager of the old Kraft Foods Company in Carrolton, Kentucky and also a former employee for the old Shoppers Mart Store in Scottsburg, Indiana. Mildred was a member of the Scottsburg Presbyterian Church in Scottsburg, Indiana, where she had served as a past Elder. In addition, she was a member of the Theta Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Psi Sorority since 1969, had served two terms as the President and Chapter Treasurer and was honored with Lifetime Membership. Mildred had received the Phi Beta Psi National Presidents Award, the National Treasurers and the National Vice Presidents Award. She had served as the assistant to the National Treasurer and was elected National Vice President, each being two year terms. Mildred was a former member of the Carrollton, Kentucky Younger Womens’ Club and had received their first Outstanding Member of the Year Award. In addition to her husband Ken, she was preceded in death by one great nephew. Survivors include two nieces, Loma Hall (Carl) of West Point, Kentucky and Kathie Haggard of Pittsboro, Indiana; five nephews, Clifford Culver (Janice) of Austin, Texas, Dwayne Cullver (Janie) of West Point, Kentucky, J.E. Culver (Phoebe) of Louisville, Kentucky, Bruce Mumford, Jr. of Chicago, Illinois and Christopher Mumford (Kristan) of Holland, Michigan; eleven great nieces and nephews and numerous great great nieces and nephews. Memorial Contributions may be given to the Phi Beta Psi Cancer Research or her church c/o Collins Funeral Home, 465 W. McClain Ave., Scottsburg, IN 47170.

Funeral Service: 10:00 am on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Scottsburg Presbyterian Church with Rev. Don Summerfield officiating. Visitation: 5 to 7 pm on Sunday at Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana and after 9 am Monday at the Scottsburg Presbyterian Church. Private interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.

From: Nancy Craig

 

Mert was very dear to us in sorority. She served us in so many different capacities. She was a wonderful lady and she will be missed greatly.

From: S Carter

 

My deepest condolences on the loss of dear Mildred. Please take solace in the fact that it is possible to see your loved one again. May the god of comfort be with you in this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1:3

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