Dau of William M Whitaker and Eva Lee Booe
Later Mildred A. Wiles
[Obituary]
Mildred Ann Whitaker Wiles, 81 of Mocksville passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, at home with her family by her side.
She was the daughter of the late William Moody Whitaker and Eva Booe Whitaker.
Mildred is survived by a daughter, Lydia Taylor; two sons, Ricky Wells (Michelle), Bradley Wiles (Judy); one brother, Tom Whitaker (Patty); nine grandchildren, Amy Gobble (Lee), Amber Wilson (Chris), Leslie Taylor, Kelsey Wells, Karley Wells, Kayla Snyder, Casey Barneycastle, Madison Robinson (Troy), Ella Wiles; eight great grandchildren, Gracie Gobble, Brody Gobble, Andrea McBride, Blake McBride, Paisley Taylor, James Martin, Raelynn Wells, Harper Atwell, and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Dorsette Whitaker, Bruce Whitaker, one sister, Mary Jane Ratledge; and one son-in-law, Jimmy Taylor.
Mildred was a seamstress for over 30 years. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church for over 50 years. She loved the outdoors. She loved to garden, work in her yard, going shopping, going out to eat, loved going to the beach to fish, and spending time with her family.
The family will hold a memorial service at Davie Funeral Home on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 4:00pm with Pastor Greg McEwen, officiating.