Mildred’s Obituary Mildred Garner, 97, of Wellfleet, Nebraska, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at the North Platte Care Center. Mildred was born, May 29, 1921, to Charles and Addie Embrey at Arthur, Nebraska. She grew up in the Arthur and Maywood area and graduated from Maywood High School.
On November 30, 1943, Mildred married Robert ‘Bob’ Garner. They made their home in Wellfleet and together had three children, Jim, Barbara and Shirley. Mildred later become a loving grandmother to 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and five great great-grandchildren.
Those who knew her loved her for her spunky spirit, jovial laugh and selfless spirit. She was an excellent seamstress, embroiderer, upholsterer, baker and gardener, but her true love was serving others. When she was younger, she sent baked goods and sandwiches to the Canteen for soldiers who passed through North Platte on their way to war; she later baked professional wedding cakes for couples all over the state, designed and sewed gorgeous wedding gowns, mended clothes for neighbors, grew vegetables to give away to local shelters, and volunteered for numerous charities through her church and community.
Her heart was happiest when she was giving to others. In her spare time Mildred embroidered and made heirloom quilts. Though it was a hobby for her, she turned out nothing less than perfection.
Her quilts would bring home first-prize ribbons at the local and state fairs while her embroidery was thought by all to be priceless pieces of art. Mildred will always be remembered for her many talents, loving heart and selfless soul. Her children will remember her as a devoted wife and mother while her grandchildren will remember her for her contagious laugh and sassy self!
She is survived by her children, Jim (Yvonne) Garner, of Kearney, Barbara (Jim) Keller, of North Platte and Shirley Woodruff, of Brunswick, Georgia; all her many grandchildren; and other family members. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; parents, Charles and Addie Embrey; and six sisters and two brothers. Cremation was chosen.
Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2019, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating. Inurnment will be in the Wellfleet Cemetery. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please prayerfully consider donating to the North Platte Parks Department to plant trees.
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