Mildred A. Griest

Obituary Mildred A. Griest Charlotte, MI Age 93, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. With special gratitude to Dawn, the Hospice Nurse, for helping to fulfill her wish to die at home. Mildred was born July 25, 1916 in Leslie, MI and was raised by Willard and Minnie Shaver. She was a lifelong Charlotte area resident. Surviving are: 2 daughters, Carolyn Griest Makin of Orlando, FL and Kristine (Jerry) Haley of Charlotte; step son, Michael “Skip” Griest of New York; step daughters, Patricia Lavengood of New Mexico, Faith “Peggy” Ah Puck of Hawaii and Diane Wright of Nevada; 16 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and brother, Verlin (Virginia) Shaver of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard & Minnie Shaver; her husband, Estel E. Griest; step daughters, Marjorie Rowland and Kae Foote; sisters, Gladys Ward & Doris Kelley; brothers, Merlin, Arlo & Merton Miller and Dale & Lloyd Shaver and great great granddaughter, Lillian Loveall. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Andy Shaver officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday from 6-8 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may go to the Eaton Community Hospice, 2675 S. Cochran Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813. Envelopes available at the Funeral Home. www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.