Mildred Lawrence Roden

Mildred Lawrence "Millie" Roden, an empathetic friend, loving wife, nurturing mother and doting grandmother, died at her home on Monday surrounded by family and friends. Born to Mildred and Kimsey Lawrence in Birmingham, AL on November 17, 1942, Millie grew up and went to school in Laurel, MS. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1964. A long-time employee of Delta Airlines, she enjoyed traveling to countless destinations as a flight attendant and with her family. A devout Christian, she participated in numerous Bible study groups in the course of her membership both at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and St. Luke's on the Lake and was an active volunteer with The Settlement Home. She had a smile and an encouraging word for everybody she met. Her greatest joy was spending time with friends and family, and her granddaughters were a special delight to her. A wonderful hostess and devoted friend, the comfort of others remained Millie's priority even through her illness as she welcomed visiting friends and family. Millie is survived by her husband, Larry Roden; her son Will Roden, daughter-in-law Sarah Roden, and granddaughters Zoe and Ava Roden of Austin, Texas; her son Chase Roden, daughter-in-law Kate Roden, and granddaughters Wren and Jane Roden of Austin, Texas; her mother Mildred Wasson Lawrence and brother Tim Lawrence, both of Jackson, Mississippi; and six nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her sister Lisa Lawrence Matthews, brother Kimsey "Bud" Lawrence, and her father Kimsey Kellon Lawrence. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday at St. Luke's on the Lake Episcopal Church followed by a reception at her home in Northwest Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to The Settlement Home for Children, 1600 Payton Gin Road, Austin, Texas 78758, www.settlementhouse.org.