Mildred Eilane Rogers Harris

Mildred Eilane Rogers Harris, age 93, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025. She was surrounded by her family and the amazing staff at The Villages of Murfreesboro Maud Ferguson Memory Care.

She was the daughter of the late Ernest John and Hallie Goad Rogers. She was married to her husband of 64 years, the late Kenneth Allen Harris, who went home to be with Jesus in 2019. Mildred Eilane is survived by her daughter, Tammie Harris Cleek and her husband Terry; cherished granddaughter, Hallie Lane LuCan Cleek; special step-grandsons, Terry Cleek Jr. and Steven Cleek and his wife Jaime; dearest sister, Audrey Rogers Cawthorn; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Mitchell Rogers, Emma Rogers Jaco, Ernestine Rogers Smith Bryant and Jesse Elbert Rogers.

Mildred Eilane worked at Clover Bottom Developmental Center in Donelson, TN during the first years of her marriage. After the passing of her beloved mother, she returned home to

Cannon County, TN to provide heartfelt support to her dear family with unwavering dedication and love.

Later on, she was employed by the General Electric Company in Murfreesboro, TN, before making the decision to be a stay at home mom to her only child. Having been an excellent seamstress since she was very young, Mildred Eilane started her own curtain and drapery business that allowed her to follow her passion of designing and sewing beautiful window treatments for clients near and far, while working from home and taking such wonderful, constant care of her family.

In her later years, she enjoyed working as a private caregiver to those in need and helped build a small circle of caregivers that served many families with assistance to their loved ones. Mildred Eilane was known for her kindness and endless patience with those she served and her gentle spirit brought comfort to many throughout her lifetime.

She enjoyed many hobbies including the love of working in her flowers and keeping a manicured yard. She carried that love over to the inside of her home where she decorated for each holiday and kept such a beautiful home that her family enjoyed immensely. She and her granddaughter, Hallie, spent such sweet time together as Mildred Eilane watched her grow, teaching her so many wonderful qualities that Hallie carries with her today as a young woman. She also was an avid reader and you could find her well into the evening, in her favorite chair, enjoying many different kinds of books, but especially the Bible.

Mildred Eilane was a true and faithful Christian and member of the Baptist Church. Her family wishes to thank and will forever be grateful to the staff at The Villages of Murfreesboro Maud Ferguson Memory Care. The care and love they gave Mildred was so amazing and unmatchable. The staff’s guidance and dedication was provided constantly and lovingly to the family and became a remarkable lifeline much needed while traveling on this unique and unfamiliar journey with their dearest Mildred.

Mildred Eilane Rogers Harris’ life was celebrated in a private service.