What a Lady of Strength,Grace,Love,Faith and Leadership!
The words would be never ending as I remember my cousin but like my Aunt and additional Mother in my early life. 
We all lived on the same road which should have been Grass Drive rather than Auten Rd. What  fun we  had. Bill helping me and William learn to play ball- watching Saturday cartons around the first television on the street - eating,playing, and freely coming and going. Always available and constantly loving was She to her family. 
I am grateful for having had Mildred,Bill,Sandra and William in my life may both you  Sandra and William Feel my love and gratitude for your Mother my cousin Mildred Grass Self.
Larry R. Grass

Although I had not seen Mrs. Self in MANY years, I have found memories of her.   My family and hers were friends.   William, Anita and I were in school together.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.  May God hold you close during this sad time.
With sincere sympathy.
Sybil Elliott Willis

Ms. Self helped to shape my early years in school foodservice. She was an asset to the profession and to the school district. Even though it has been many years since I have had contact with her, I wanted the family to know how much she meant to so many during her career and that she was not forgotten. I send my heartfelt sympathy to the family for their loss.
Cindy Hobbs
Executive Director
CMS Child Nutrition Services

My goodness, this lady was one of the great influences I have been fortunate to experience in this life. William and I were very close friends growing up in Oakdale and his Mom was one of the greatest, kindest people I ever knew. I am very grateful to have known her.

To all the Grass family,  I have known Mildred for many years and they date back to Hoskins Avenue Baptist Church where I knew the Grass family.  Please know my thought and prayers are with the family as you carry on her legacy.  It is ironic that both our sisters went to Glory a day apart.  God bless each of you.  My love and prayers,  Nancy Stogner Whitley-Garner

To Ms. Mildred's Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of separation. 
Ms. Mildred taught my children in S.S.at Hoskins Ave. 
Ms. Mildred, THANKS FOR GIVING TO THE LORD!
May God's comfort be with all of you.

To all Of the family, children, grandchildren, and siblings. It is hard for me to not be able to attend the service today. There are things I cannot change so that I could attend. Please remember that I am praying for all of you and would like so much to see each one of you. The love of your family through all these years has meant much to me in my life. God's Grace be with you.

Sandra, you and Will and your families are in our prayers. She was a strong lady and fought a long battle.  God has gained another angel,in his kingdom!

I will always remember Mildred as my "Other Mother" growing up in Oakdale.  She was gentle and kind (unless Sandra and I got on her last nerve!).  These past few years she showed a resilience not often found in someone with her conditions.  She will be missed.  May God comfort and bless her family.  With love and prayers, Carmen Tadlock Sanders

Sandra and William
We were sorry to hear about your mom. There are fond memories of her that rest in my mind. Mildred was always a special person in my life, as was the Grass Family. There are many memories of all the times we spent together at church, at school, at the Grass House, and many other places. We are praying for you as well as the family. God be with and bless you during this time.
Mel Howell

OBITUARY

Mildred G Self

September 17, 1920 – December 6, 2013

McEwen Funerals & Cremations at Forest Lawn West

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