Mildred Maxine Maryott

Mildred Maxine Maryott was born to Joseph Evans and Leota Iris Harris in Walthill, Nebraska on March 31, 1932. The youngest of 6 children she was known as “little Millie”, and growing up she loved her pet dog, Tippy.

She passed peacefully in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was almost 91.

Millie lived in Fremont, Nebraska between 1952 and 1968. Then moved to Wichita where she lived until her passing. She worked in the drapery business and was an owner/manager of Maryott Wine & Spirits from 1985 through June of 1997. Millie had a passion for painting and design. Her life was no less than she expected and no more than she deserved. She valued independence and hard work and was both brave and fearless. Her sense of humor and quick wit entertained many. She will be missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, John R Maryott (married in March 1952) and her twin daughters Dr. Leslie (Maryott) Darby and Christal (Maryott) Winter. Survived by her son Douglas “Rusty” Maryott and his wife Jeannie D (Wastell) Maryott.

She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years Jack Lukens and his children Denise Cartmill, Shari (Curtis) Wilson and Teresa “Teri” (Randy) Adams. Also survived by his 6 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his daughter Jacqueline Carol McFadden and his grandchildren Ryan McFadden and Tyler Stuber.

Her surviving grandchildren are Mark R Maryott (wife Victoria Maryott), Kara D Troyer (husband Travis N Troyer), Vanessa J Freidberg (husband Ryan W Freidberg) and Leslie Neveleff (husband Steven Neveleff).

Her surviving great grandchildren are Natalie, Ian and Ellie Troyer, Walker and Clara Freidberg, Cee, Corwin and Lex Schnitzer.

There will be a private graveside service at Resthaven Cemetery in Wichita.

God will continue to love and protect her on this final journey.