Mildred Florence Acree

Millie was born in Shelbyville, Indiana to Francis and Fern Straub on August 21, 1931. She graduated from Howe High School. She married Herbert Lorin Acree on January 18, 1950 in Indianapolis. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Peru. She worked as a Nursing Home Activities Director for several Hancock County nursing homes for 30 plus years. She enjoyed quilting as a hobby.

Millie is preceded in death by her parents, husband Herbert Lorin Acree, their infant daughter, Ruth Virginia Acree, and brothers Frank and Fred.

Millie is survived by sons: Lester (Debbie) Acree, Eddie (Tammi) Acree, daughters: Denise (David) Thompson, Connie (Dean) Butler, sister: Betty Stevenson, 11 Grandchildren, 23 Great-Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be given to American Heart Association or American Lung Association.

Millie's family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of St. Vincent Hospital and Parkview Care Center, both in Evansville, Indiana, and also to Rev. Jerry Daniels.

Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Crown Hill Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Crown Hill Funeral Home with Pastor Scott McDowell of City View Church in Avon, Indiana, officiating. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.