

Mildred Ard Strawn, 92, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010 in Oakwood Nursing Home in Virginia Beach. She was a native of Sumter, SC and a Hampton resident for 67 years. Mildred was a member of Hampton Baptist Church where she sang in the church choir. She was a long time employee of Rices-Nachmans and Leggett Department stores. She retired as a merchandise buyer in 1986 after 30 year of service. She was also a member of Ladies of the Elks in Hampton.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Robert Eugene Strawn and a son, William Hughson Strawn. She is survived by a son, Robert Strawn and his wife of Puerto Rico; 2 grandchildren, Mark Strawn and his wife Thuy of Virginia Beach, and Bradley Strawn and his wife Cassie; 3 great grandchildren, Tyler, Braden and Jack Strawn; brother, Frank Baker and his wife Frances; and sister Frances Baker all of Racine, WI.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 11835 Cannon Boulevard, Suite 102-A, Newport News, VA 23606.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave. in Hampton, 23666.
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