Mrs. Mildred Walden Obituary (1921

Mildred Pauline Nichols Walden, 96, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Landmark Nursing Home in Booneville. She was born in Prentiss County on August 18, 1921, to Taylor and Mittie Walker Nichols. She had enjoyed life as a housewife and secretary at Builder’s Supply, the family business that she and her late husband, Leonard, owned. Mildred enjoyed traveling, knitting, and quilting, making sure that every family member had one of her afghans. She loved cooking and was known for her cornbread dressing. Her life was dedicated to God and her family. She was always ready to help as a room mother, scout leader, or committee member for any activities involving her children. Later in life, grandchildren brought much joy to her. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Booneville Funeral Home with Bro. Jack Whitley, Jr. and Bro. Steve Nichols officiating. Visitation will start at 12:00, two hours prior to service. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Jimmy “Jim” Walden and daughter, Carolyn Walden Bost both of Madison, MS; a brother, Milton Nichols of Eugene, OR; sister, Mauveline Finley (Bill) of Milwaukie, OR; a sister-in-law, Barbara Ann Walden of Booneville; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 step great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard W. Walden, on December 7, 2002; her parents; brothers, Herschel Nichols and Leonard Nichols; and a sister, Vera Huddleston. Pallbearers will be Jerry Barrett, Michael Walden, Buddy Walden, Mark Walden, Ronnie Walden, and Tommy Walden. Memorials may be made to Mississippi Kidney Foundation at 3000 Old Canton Rd., Suite 110, Jackson, MS 39216 or First Freewill Baptist Church at 111 N. General Collins Dr., Booneville, MS 38829. Condolences may be extended to the family at boonevillefuneralhome.net.