Ackerman, Mildred E. (Bickel) passed away May 19th, 2013. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Edwin E. Ackerman. Survivors include her son, Edwin A. Ackerman (Marsha); daughter Marlene Wright (Ken); grandchildren, Matt Ackerman, Erica Wachter (Jason), Elizabeth Willoughby (Chris), and Zac Wright; and 4 great-grand children. Her funeral service will be Friday, May 24th at 10:00 am at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Okolona. Visitation will be Thursday from 3-8. Interment at Resthaven Memorial Park following the service. Online condolences at archlheadypreston.com Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Bethany United Church of Christ, Middletown Christian Youth Renovation, or Kosair Charities. The family would like to express their thanks to the loving staff at Good Samaritan Center.