Mildred Arvell Dibble

Millie was born on March 4, 1919 in Ithaca, MI, the daughter of Manuel Amos and Ethel Marie (Davis) Chapin. She attended Riverdale High School. Being the second eldest of seven children, Millie was a natural caregiver and loving soul. This showed when she had children of her own and when they grew up and had children. She loved her family with every piece of her heart.

Millie (Arvell) worked for Wyeth Labs for over 30 years. She was also a member of the Sweet Adeline's for many many years. In Millie's free time, she loved playing bingo, doing crossword puzzles, playing the organ, knitting and her church family. She had a variety of hobbies to keep her busy throughout her 104 years on this Earth.

For the last 10 years of her life, Millie enjoyed living at Stratford Place and the many friends she made there.

A visitation for Millie will be held 5-8PM April 11, 2023 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Mason Chapel, 621 S. Jefferson St., Mason, MI 48854. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 4PM April 12, 2023 at St. James Catholic Church, 1010 S. Lansing St., Mason, with visitation an hour prior.

Memorial contributions in Mildred's honor may be made to Operation Smile at operationsmile.org.

Millie's life is left to be celebrated by her children, Kay Black, Randy Powers and Linda Grandy, and Jim (Sue) Powers; grandchildren, Tammy (Keith) Scott, Jenna (Jim) Patterson, Scott (Julia) Powers, Darcy Powers, Cheri (Matt) Cottingham, Emily (Jason) McAbier, Joe (Mel) Powers, Jesse Powers, and Haley (John) Westphal; 16 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Arnie (Pat) Chapin and Audrey Tuller; and many other loving family members.

Millie was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Ethel Chapin; first husband, Charles Powers; second husband, Lewis Dibble; and her siblings, Myrl, Iva, Dale, and Doug.