Mildred Lola Duncan daughter of the late Lilly Mae Prater Stringer and Lester Stringer was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 1, 1923. She departed this life at the Baptist Home in Ironton, Missouri, on August 30, 2011, at the age of 88.
In 1940 Mildred was united in marriage to Edward Polk Sr. and to this union two sons were born, he preceded her in death. Mildred later married Chester Duncan in 1986, he also preceded her in death. Mildred was a member of Believer's Chapel and her hobbies included painting, working in her flower garden and visiting with family and friends.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one son, James Polk and one brother, Ernest Stringer.
Mildred is survived by one son, Edward Polk Jr. and friend, Sandra Park of Ellington, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Mildred will be sadly missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Friday, September 2nd 5 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Service: Saturday, September 3rd at 1 P.M.
McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
Minister: Pastor Marvin Richards
Burial: Polk Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers:
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Believer's Chapel