Mildred B. Smith

She was born Oct. 15, 1913 in Ridge Spring, SC and resided in Jacksonville most of her adult life. Mildred attended Southside Baptist Church where she was one of the original founding members. She loved the Lord, her family, and her church. She was involved in many outreach ministries including teaching Sunday School for many years.

Mildred was a member of the Eastern Star and also worked in real estate. She would sell homes faster than Needham was able to build. They always worked as a team. They both were actively involved in the starting of the Senior Citizen Centers in Jacksonville.

She is survived by her children, Barbara Dice (Tom), Robert Jackson (Betty), and Teresa Walters, all of Jacksonville; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends from 10:30-11:00 AM Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Avenue. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday in the chapel of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home with Dr. John Harmeling officiating. Interment in Jacksonville Memory Gardens will follow.

In lieu of flowers, Mildred asked for donations to be given to Southside Baptist Church, 1435 Atlantic Blvd, 32207, Taylor Home, 3937 Spring Park Rd, 32207, or Community Hospice of NE FL, 4266 Sunbeam Rd, 32257.

Special recognition to Taylor Home and the very special nursing wing staff, Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, and family at Southside Baptist Church. Our family would like to thank all above for their effortless love, care, and prayers.