She was one of four daughters and a son born to Claude and Jimmie Nail on April 28, 1919. She married the late William Heath in 1940 in B’ham and was his devoted wingman as he entered WWII as an Air Corps bomber pilot. Throughout their 62-year marriage, Mildred and “Heath” traveled around the country for his training, even living in France in the 1950s during the Korean War. After the war, they settled back into Birmingham where she worked 30 years as an executive legal secretary for Vulcan Materials, served as president of the local Executive Women’s International chapter, and was a life-long member of Dawson Memorial.
Her passion the last 40 years was ballroom dancing, with her and Heath belonging to several dance clubs and frequently taking to the dance floor of The Club on Friday nights. In fact, as recent as two weeks prior to her passing, friends could still see her gracing the dance floor preparing to follow Heath’s lead when they reunite.
Mildred is survived by one child, Janet (Joe) Dent of Seminole, Florida and two granddaughters, Jessica (Jason) Oslinof of Indialantic, Florida and Jacquelyn (Dave Gull) Dent of Perth, Australia along with numerous nieces and nephews. She also was eagerly anticipating her first greatgrandchild, Claire Oslin, in November. Beyond her faith, she felt family was the most important thing in the world, followed closely by Alabama football. She embodied Southern grace, love, and dignity, and continued to touch the hearts and souls of all she met.
A Visitation will be from 3-5 pm Monday, August 12, 2019 with a Celebration of Life Service 11am Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Ridout’s Valley Chapel, Homewood, AL. Interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham immediately thereafter.
A Celebration of Life Service will also be held 2pm, Friday, August 16, 2019 Lake Seminole Square Auditorium in Seminole, FL
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Jimmie Hale Mission, by phone (205) 323-5878, mail donation to:Jimmie Hale Mission, P.O. Box 10472, Birmingham, AL 35202 or online at https://jimmiehalemission.com or to
Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760- (727) 467-7423
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