Millicent Elkins Hodge

Born in Arlington, VA on October 8, 1931, she was the daughter of late William Ervin Elkins and Inez Felmet and grew up Asheville, NC. A 1949 graduate of Lee Edwards High School and 1953 graduate of Appalachian State University, Mrs. Hodge had worked as the librarian in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and later retired in 1991 from Sun Valley Middle School in Monroe, NC where she had taught as a media specialist.

She was a faithful member of University City United Methodist Church, the Sew-N-Sews, and was very active in the Wesley Fellowship Sunday School Class.

Millicent was also a member of the Red Hat Society, the University Women’s Group, served as a docent for the Mecklenburg and Rosedale Historical Societies, was a loyal Appalachian Mountaineer Alumni, was an avid reader, loved researching genealogies, played in 3 Bridge clubs, enjoyed BUNCO and cheering on the Washington Redskins.

At the age of 17, Millicent was transported by train to New York City to be interviewed by Eleanor Roosevelt for the Youth Council in America.

Her most treasured activity was spending time with her family, in particular her grandchildren.

Survivors left to cherish her memory include her four children,Connie Magee and husband, David, Ed Hodge, Jim Hodge and his fiance’, Marilyn Crot, and John Hodge; seven grandchildren, Matt Magee, Joseph Magee, Breanna Hodge, Deanna Hodge, Adam Hodge, Sydney Hodge and Alex Woodward; and a great graddaughter, Taylor Woodward.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Harold Hodge Jr. and a brother, Marvin Elkins.

A service to commemorate the life of Millicent E. Hodge is planned for 2:00 pm Friday, March 11, 2016 at University City United Methodist Church, 3835 WT Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC.

Contributions in memory of Mrs. Hodge may be made to www.kidsrein.org or to University City United Methodist Church.

Online condolences should be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.