Mildred's birth certificate tells us she was born in Randolf, Illinois. Her Death Certificate says, Bloomington, but the informant gave the wrong information. Both Certificates are here so you can view the information.
Mildred Rhodes age 70, of Sarasota, Florida died Sept. 6, 1993 (See Death Certificate). She was born Aug. 1, 1923, in Randolf, Illinois, the 4th child of 7 children born to John Hooton Rowan and Frieda (Roeske) Rowan. We see her place of Birth on her birth Certificate. Mildred was always called "Bernice" by her family and friends.
Mildred Bernice came to Sarasota 30 years ago from Fort Myers, Florida. She had lived in Fort Myers since 1946 after her marriage at 17 years old to John Wesley Summerall. Their Love Story can be read on her husband John's findagrave memorial page.
Mildred & her husband John issued 5 children together, 4 girls and 1 boy.
This marriage ended in divorce after 25 years of marriage. Mildred was a homemaker & her life was one of dedication & sacrifice for her 5 children.
Mildred was a Baptist and enjoyed singing in the choir at the church she attended in Fort Myers. Mildred was a Christian and she raised her 5 children in Church. She and John both instilled the belief in God in their children, something all of her children appreciate with all their hearts.
Mildred Started her new life in Heaven on Sept. 6, 1993. This date is on her death certificate and is recorded in the Florida Death Index.
Survivors include four daughters, Bertha Caldwell and Juanita Clark, both of Crystal River, and Gloria Conery and Barbara Johnston, both of Sarasota; A son, Robert Summerall of Osprey, Florida; a sister, Dorothy Hogue of Phoenix, Arizona; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Robarts Funeral Home on Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, Florida, with services at
10 a.m. Thursday.
Burial will follow at Palms Memorial Park.
NOTE: At age 14, Mildred Recieved Christian Baptism on the 17th day of April in the year of our Lord 1938 in Lytleville, Illinois, Pastor E.S. Henson, as recorded in her Baptism Certificate.
Bio by Mildred's 2nd daughter, Juanita (Summerall) Clark
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WHAT MOM TOOK
Most often when we think of Mom,
We think of what she's given:
The softness of a loving touch,
A gentle guide for living;
A nightly tip-toe in a room,
An understanding look;
But sometimes when I think of Mom
I think of what she took.
She took a child and taught it how
To live this life with pride.
She took those kindergarten tears,
And kept them all inside.
She took the hands that longed to hold
Her child and not let go,
Used them to push us along the way, to thrive and grow.
She Took time to do some other things,
Like sew, and clean and cook.
And never thought to ask for thanks
For all the things she took,
Thanks , Mom
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TRIBUTE TO MY MOTHER:
My mother died a year ago today, It's hard to express the
pain deep in my heart. Although I've all but washed the tears away,
My thoughts of her will not depart.
A hard life this Beautiful Lady Led, Her deepest love and joy were her children. Problems in marriage, a mixed up head, She could have left us, she could have fled.But with her children , she chose instead.
We loved her so, This lady my Mom, To me she was so smart so strong; When I needed her she was always calm, She taught us Gods love and might, To do good, not to steal, fuss or fight.
She taught me to pray, to the Lord at night.
To do His will throughout my Life. She took me to church
Sunday morning and Sunday night.
My Mom got sick, Real sick you see, She had cancer , a fear to me. I sat by her bed day after day, And saw her pain as she slipped away.
God was merciful to my Mom that night; God heard my cry and my plight. "Take her home dear Jesus, I said", As I wept and bowed my head. She's in Heaven today. With the Angels in Glory, she will stay. Walking with Jesus on streets of Gold. All this and more I am told;
I'll see her someday - In my home far away;
My Lord has this home waiting , for you and for mel For He paid the price when he hung on that tree.
This is the story of my Mom, you see.
That Beautiful Lady waiting for me.
written by Gloria Conery, her daughter:
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No one knows of the work it makes; to keep the home together: Nobody knows the steps it takes, Nobody knows but Mother: Nobody knows the lessons taught of loving one another; Nobody knows the patience sought, Nobody knows but Mother.
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Mildred Rhodes age 70, of Sarasota, Florida died Sept. 6, 1993 (See Death Certificate). She was born Aug. 1, 1923, in Randolf, Illinois, the 4th child of 7 children born to John Hooton Rowan and Frieda (Roeske) Rowan. We see her place of Birth on her birth Certificate. Mildred was always called "Bernice" by her family and friends.
Mildred Bernice came to Sarasota 30 years ago from Fort Myers, Florida. She had lived in Fort Myers since 1946 after her marriage at 17 years old to John Wesley Summerall. Their Love Story can be read on her husband John's findagrave memorial page.
Mildred & her husband John issued 5 children together, 4 girls and 1 boy.
This marriage ended in divorce after 25 years of marriage. Mildred was a homemaker & her life was one of dedication & sacrifice for her 5 children.
Mildred was a Baptist and enjoyed singing in the choir at the church she attended in Fort Myers. Mildred was a Christian and she raised her 5 children in Church. She and John both instilled the belief in God in their children, something all of her children appreciate with all their hearts.
Mildred Started her new life in Heaven on Sept. 6, 1993. This date is on her death certificate and is recorded in the Florida Death Index.
Survivors include four daughters, Bertha Caldwell and Juanita Clark, both of Crystal River, and Gloria Conery and Barbara Johnston, both of Sarasota; A son, Robert Summerall of Osprey, Florida; a sister, Dorothy Hogue of Phoenix, Arizona; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Robarts Funeral Home on Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, Florida, with services at
10 a.m. Thursday.
Burial will follow at Palms Memorial Park.
NOTE: At age 14, Mildred Recieved Christian Baptism on the 17th day of April in the year of our Lord 1938 in Lytleville, Illinois, Pastor E.S. Henson, as recorded in her Baptism Certificate.
Bio by Mildred's 2nd daughter, Juanita (Summerall) Clark
***********************************************************
WHAT MOM TOOK
Most often when we think of Mom,
We think of what she's given:
The softness of a loving touch,
A gentle guide for living;
A nightly tip-toe in a room,
An understanding look;
But sometimes when I think of Mom
I think of what she took.
She took a child and taught it how
To live this life with pride.
She took those kindergarten tears,
And kept them all inside.
She took the hands that longed to hold
Her child and not let go,
Used them to push us along the way, to thrive and grow.
She Took time to do some other things,
Like sew, and clean and cook.
And never thought to ask for thanks
For all the things she took,
Thanks , Mom
***********************************************************
TRIBUTE TO MY MOTHER:
My mother died a year ago today, It's hard to express the
pain deep in my heart. Although I've all but washed the tears away,
My thoughts of her will not depart.
A hard life this Beautiful Lady Led, Her deepest love and joy were her children. Problems in marriage, a mixed up head, She could have left us, she could have fled.But with her children , she chose instead.
We loved her so, This lady my Mom, To me she was so smart so strong; When I needed her she was always calm, She taught us Gods love and might, To do good, not to steal, fuss or fight.
She taught me to pray, to the Lord at night.
To do His will throughout my Life. She took me to church
Sunday morning and Sunday night.
My Mom got sick, Real sick you see, She had cancer , a fear to me. I sat by her bed day after day, And saw her pain as she slipped away.
God was merciful to my Mom that night; God heard my cry and my plight. "Take her home dear Jesus, I said", As I wept and bowed my head. She's in Heaven today. With the Angels in Glory, she will stay. Walking with Jesus on streets of Gold. All this and more I am told;
I'll see her someday - In my home far away;
My Lord has this home waiting , for you and for mel For He paid the price when he hung on that tree.
This is the story of my Mom, you see.
That Beautiful Lady waiting for me.
written by Gloria Conery, her daughter:
***********************************************************
No one knows of the work it makes; to keep the home together: Nobody knows the steps it takes, Nobody knows but Mother: Nobody knows the lessons taught of loving one another; Nobody knows the patience sought, Nobody knows but Mother.
***********************************************************
Mildred's birth certificate tells us she was born in Randolf, Illinois. Her Death Certificate says, Bloomington, but the informant gave the wrong information. Both Certificates are here so you can view the information.
Mildred Rhodes age 70, of Sarasota, Florida died Sept. 6, 1993 (See Death Certificate). She was born Aug. 1, 1923, in Randolf, Illinois, the 4th child of 7 children born to John Hooton Rowan and Frieda (Roeske) Rowan. We see her place of Birth on her birth Certificate. Mildred was always called "Bernice" by her family and friends.
Mildred Bernice came to Sarasota 30 years ago from Fort Myers, Florida. She had lived in Fort Myers since 1946 after her marriage at 17 years old to John Wesley Summerall. Their Love Story can be read on her husband John's findagrave memorial page.
Mildred & her husband John issued 5 children together, 4 girls and 1 boy.
This marriage ended in divorce after 25 years of marriage. Mildred was a homemaker & her life was one of dedication & sacrifice for her 5 children.
Mildred was a Baptist and enjoyed singing in the choir at the church she attended in Fort Myers. Mildred was a Christian and she raised her 5 children in Church. She and John both instilled the belief in God in their children, something all of her children appreciate with all their hearts.
Mildred Started her new life in Heaven on Sept. 6, 1993. This date is on her death certificate and is recorded in the Florida Death Index.
Survivors include four daughters, Bertha Caldwell and Juanita Clark, both of Crystal River, and Gloria Conery and Barbara Johnston, both of Sarasota; A son, Robert Summerall of Osprey, Florida; a sister, Dorothy Hogue of Phoenix, Arizona; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Robarts Funeral Home on Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, Florida, with services at
10 a.m. Thursday.
Burial will follow at Palms Memorial Park.
NOTE: At age 14, Mildred Recieved Christian Baptism on the 17th day of April in the year of our Lord 1938 in Lytleville, Illinois, Pastor E.S. Henson, as recorded in her Baptism Certificate.
Bio by Mildred's 2nd daughter, Juanita (Summerall) Clark
***********************************************************
WHAT MOM TOOK
Most often when we think of Mom,
We think of what she's given:
The softness of a loving touch,
A gentle guide for living;
A nightly tip-toe in a room,
An understanding look;
But sometimes when I think of Mom
I think of what she took.
She took a child and taught it how
To live this life with pride.
She took those kindergarten tears,
And kept them all inside.
She took the hands that longed to hold
Her child and not let go,
Used them to push us along the way, to thrive and grow.
She Took time to do some other things,
Like sew, and clean and cook.
And never thought to ask for thanks
For all the things she took,
Thanks , Mom
***********************************************************
TRIBUTE TO MY MOTHER:
My mother died a year ago today, It's hard to express the
pain deep in my heart. Although I've all but washed the tears away,
My thoughts of her will not depart.
A hard life this Beautiful Lady Led, Her deepest love and joy were her children. Problems in marriage, a mixed up head, She could have left us, she could have fled.But with her children , she chose instead.
We loved her so, This lady my Mom, To me she was so smart so strong; When I needed her she was always calm, She taught us Gods love and might, To do good, not to steal, fuss or fight.
She taught me to pray, to the Lord at night.
To do His will throughout my Life. She took me to church
Sunday morning and Sunday night.
My Mom got sick, Real sick you see, She had cancer , a fear to me. I sat by her bed day after day, And saw her pain as she slipped away.
God was merciful to my Mom that night; God heard my cry and my plight. "Take her home dear Jesus, I said", As I wept and bowed my head. She's in Heaven today. With the Angels in Glory, she will stay. Walking with Jesus on streets of Gold. All this and more I am told;
I'll see her someday - In my home far away;
My Lord has this home waiting , for you and for mel For He paid the price when he hung on that tree.
This is the story of my Mom, you see.
That Beautiful Lady waiting for me.
written by Gloria Conery, her daughter:
***********************************************************
No one knows of the work it makes; to keep the home together: Nobody knows the steps it takes, Nobody knows but Mother: Nobody knows the lessons taught of loving one another; Nobody knows the patience sought, Nobody knows but Mother.
***********************************************************
Mildred Rhodes age 70, of Sarasota, Florida died Sept. 6, 1993 (See Death Certificate). She was born Aug. 1, 1923, in Randolf, Illinois, the 4th child of 7 children born to John Hooton Rowan and Frieda (Roeske) Rowan. We see her place of Birth on her birth Certificate. Mildred was always called "Bernice" by her family and friends.
Mildred Bernice came to Sarasota 30 years ago from Fort Myers, Florida. She had lived in Fort Myers since 1946 after her marriage at 17 years old to John Wesley Summerall. Their Love Story can be read on her husband John's findagrave memorial page.
Mildred & her husband John issued 5 children together, 4 girls and 1 boy.
This marriage ended in divorce after 25 years of marriage. Mildred was a homemaker & her life was one of dedication & sacrifice for her 5 children.
Mildred was a Baptist and enjoyed singing in the choir at the church she attended in Fort Myers. Mildred was a Christian and she raised her 5 children in Church. She and John both instilled the belief in God in their children, something all of her children appreciate with all their hearts.
Mildred Started her new life in Heaven on Sept. 6, 1993. This date is on her death certificate and is recorded in the Florida Death Index.
Survivors include four daughters, Bertha Caldwell and Juanita Clark, both of Crystal River, and Gloria Conery and Barbara Johnston, both of Sarasota; A son, Robert Summerall of Osprey, Florida; a sister, Dorothy Hogue of Phoenix, Arizona; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Robarts Funeral Home on Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, Florida, with services at
10 a.m. Thursday.
Burial will follow at Palms Memorial Park.
NOTE: At age 14, Mildred Recieved Christian Baptism on the 17th day of April in the year of our Lord 1938 in Lytleville, Illinois, Pastor E.S. Henson, as recorded in her Baptism Certificate.
Bio by Mildred's 2nd daughter, Juanita (Summerall) Clark
***********************************************************
WHAT MOM TOOK
Most often when we think of Mom,
We think of what she's given:
The softness of a loving touch,
A gentle guide for living;
A nightly tip-toe in a room,
An understanding look;
But sometimes when I think of Mom
I think of what she took.
She took a child and taught it how
To live this life with pride.
She took those kindergarten tears,
And kept them all inside.
She took the hands that longed to hold
Her child and not let go,
Used them to push us along the way, to thrive and grow.
She Took time to do some other things,
Like sew, and clean and cook.
And never thought to ask for thanks
For all the things she took,
Thanks , Mom
***********************************************************
TRIBUTE TO MY MOTHER:
My mother died a year ago today, It's hard to express the
pain deep in my heart. Although I've all but washed the tears away,
My thoughts of her will not depart.
A hard life this Beautiful Lady Led, Her deepest love and joy were her children. Problems in marriage, a mixed up head, She could have left us, she could have fled.But with her children , she chose instead.
We loved her so, This lady my Mom, To me she was so smart so strong; When I needed her she was always calm, She taught us Gods love and might, To do good, not to steal, fuss or fight.
She taught me to pray, to the Lord at night.
To do His will throughout my Life. She took me to church
Sunday morning and Sunday night.
My Mom got sick, Real sick you see, She had cancer , a fear to me. I sat by her bed day after day, And saw her pain as she slipped away.
God was merciful to my Mom that night; God heard my cry and my plight. "Take her home dear Jesus, I said", As I wept and bowed my head. She's in Heaven today. With the Angels in Glory, she will stay. Walking with Jesus on streets of Gold. All this and more I am told;
I'll see her someday - In my home far away;
My Lord has this home waiting , for you and for mel For He paid the price when he hung on that tree.
This is the story of my Mom, you see.
That Beautiful Lady waiting for me.
written by Gloria Conery, her daughter:
***********************************************************
No one knows of the work it makes; to keep the home together: Nobody knows the steps it takes, Nobody knows but Mother: Nobody knows the lessons taught of loving one another; Nobody knows the patience sought, Nobody knows but Mother.
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