Mildred Kirkland Day passed away on June 20, 2020. She was born on April 18, 1926 in Lakeland, Florida, but always considered herself to be a Charlottean. She was the daughter of the late Bernice Simmons Kirkland and Charles William Kirkland.
She was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1944. She attended Queens College, Carolina Business School, and National Art School in Washington, D. C.
She was a member of the Maryland Ave Garden Club, and Jane Parks McDowell chapter of D.A.R. She was a charter member of Church at Charlotte, now known as New City Church.
She is survived by her son, Harry Walter "Walt" Day, III (Mary Wiggins Day); granddaughter, Melanie Katharine Day; sister, Kathryn Kirkland Bradley; niece, Sherry Green; and nephew, Charles Neal.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at McEwen Myers Park, 500 Providence Road. Visitation will follow the service.
Memorials may be sent to New City Church, 2500 Carmel Road, Charlotte, 28226, or to First Presbyterian Church TV Ministry, 200 West Trade Street, Charlotte, 28202.