Mildred Jean Mcvickers

Our beloved Mildred Jean McVickers, a devoted mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of 85. Known for her warm smile and kind heart, Mildred was born on August 6, 1939, in Gaston County, NC and resided in Gastonia, NC.

She leaves behind her sons, Ray W. McVickers Jr., Albert McVickers (Julie), and Robert McVickers (Amy); sister, Emily Smith Laws (Raymond); grandchildren, Joshua McVickers (Jennifer), Kelsey Knutson (Kelton), Nicole Kemp (Jonathan), Alicia Edwards (Ameer), Richard Chavez (Summer), and Timothy McVickers; great grandchildren, Victoria McVickers, Leyton Knutson, Levi Knutson, Lottie Knutson, Henry Kemp, Joanzie McVickers, Sara Jean Chavez, and Lewis Kemp; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Mildred's love for her family was unparalleled, and her memory will forever remain in their hearts.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, James P. and Hessie Crisson Smith; son, Timothy W. McVickers; sisters, Frances K. Brown (Elmer), Geneva Oates Owens (Paul), Elvine Biggerstaff (Robert), Mary Lou Branham (Tommy); brothers, Troy Jay Smith, Roland Smith; and husband, Ray W. McVickers Sr.

Family wants to give a special thanks to the staff of Stanley Total Living Center and VIA Health Partners, for the love and care they provided.

The family will receive friends Friday, August 23, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. A service to celebrate the life of Mildred will follow at 2:00 pm, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC, officiated by Pastor Eddie McGinnis. Burial will follow the service at Gaston Memorial Park, 1200 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia, NC.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to VIA Health Partners, PO Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247, and American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 - www.cancer.org

Let us come together to celebrate the life of Mildred Jean McVickers, a woman who touched the hearts of many and left a lasting impact on all who knew her. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service. Online condolences can be made at www.greenefuneral.com