She had a wonderful and rewarding life, full of love and laughter. Millie was a lady of casual elegance who enjoyed a great estate sale, often finding hidden treasures of antiques, clothing and jewelry. And she never passed up a bargain on beautiful shoes or dishes. She had a unique flair and appreciation for setting a pretty table and serving up delicious meals. But it was evident that her green thumb was her special and personal blessing from God. She spent endless hours in the garden and on her patio creating brilliant displays of colorful beauty.
We’re sure she’ll be fondly remembered for donning a big feathery antique hat while hosting her fashion shows of vintage clothing. She was a volunteer at heart and served in earlier years as a youth leader in her church as well as in the Girl Scouts. Once she moved to Harlingen, she enthusiastically labored alongside friends to help at the local Food Bank. Before retiring to the Rio Grand Valley, she and her husband of nearly 70 years owned an antique store in Golden, Co. Then they completely jumped off the deep end to realize one of their life dreams by establishing a B&B in Parsons, KS, naming it 'The Painted Lady.' It became a favorite gathering place for family and friends.
Millie was a member of Treasure Hills Presbyterian church here in Harlingen. She will be dearly missed by those she leaves behind - her husband and love of her life, Bob; her daughter and son-in-law Shirley and Bob Brown of St George, UT; her daughter and best friend, Debbie Strohfield of Harlingen, TX; 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a brother-in-law, Louis Speck of Tulsa, OK; a sister-in-law, Patsy Henderson of Pierre, SD; many close nieces and nephews and especially her devoted companion, Rusty.
We’re sure there will be a great family reunion in Heaven with loved ones that have preceded her, including her son, Bobby; her sister, Martha Speck, her brother Charles Burris and her parents, Ruby and Charles Burris.
Millie liked to keep things simple, so as she wished, no service is planned. We’re sure she’d ask instead for you to plant something beautiful that can live on in remembrance. We find comfort and peace by grounding our faith in the Eternal Plan of Happiness that only our Savior, Jesus Christ can provide. We know that one day we will have opportunity to rejoice when we can once again embrace our wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. This is definitely a story to be continued.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.heavenlygracergv.com for the Strohfield family.
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