Of Jackson, passed away October 11, 2018 at Vista Grande Villa at the age of 87. She was the daughter of the late James Rubin Roberts and Callie (Crafton) Roberts. Millie was born January 16, 1931 in Ratliff, Mississippi where she lived until 1955 when she moved to Antioch, Illinois then in the winter of 1967 she moved to Jackson, Michigan where she was a dispatcher for Henrietta Township Fire Department for 27 years. She is survived by her children, Linda (Dennis) Gascoigne, Donna Shierk, Callie Clark, Diane O’Campo, Ruby (Martin) Wicklund, Lyla (Earl) Buckelew, Harry Wetmore and Jennifer Wetmore, 5 grandchildren, Kimberly (Jim) Clark Libey, Amber Sowards, Kerri Clark, Eric and Taylor VanCampen, 5 great grandchildren, Brenden Clark, Breeanna Martone, Marisa White, Paul White and Cassandra Clark, 1 great-great grandson due in March, 1 brother, Benford “Bill” (Joann) Roberts and many good friends from Maple Ridge Apartments and Henrietta Fire Department. Preceded in death besides her parents, was her husband Chief Harry L. Wetmore, 2 sisters, Lorena and Rubye Faye and 4 brothers, Cline, Jimmie and twin brothers who passed away at birth. Some of Millie’s hobbies were gardening, embroidery, making quilts, putting puzzles together with friends and was an avid Detroit Tigers fan. The love of her life was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She never missed any of their many activities. She was a wonderful cook especially her banana pudding, everyone that tasted it wanted her recipe, but she would just say “I don’t have one”. She was also a great home companion to many. Funeral services will be held at the Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home, Thursday October 18, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Ron Brooks officiating. Burial Roseland Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 11:00 A.M. until service time. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Arthritis Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home
1806 E. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, Michigan 49202
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