Mildred McGuire

August 18, 1926 - September 5, 2020

Mildred Marie McGuire was born on August 18th, 1926 to John McCall and Pearl Alethea McCall in Mobile, Alabama. (Both of whom preceded her in death) Upon the death of Pearl, Mildred, who was affectionately known as Millie moved to Jackson, Michigan to live with her brother Louie McCall at the age of 12. She also had the loving guidance of her Aunt Lillian Littlejohn (Both of whom preceded her in death). On April 23rd, 1941 she married Bruce Micheal McGuire, and they remained united for 40 years until he preceded her in death on November 7th, 1981. Millie had three children. Doris Alethea McGuire and Delores Diane McGuire, both of whom preceded her in death, as well as her only surviving child Carol Jean Wilson of Oakland, California. Millie was employed with Snow White Laundry for a while until landing a Nurse’s Aide position at Jackson County Medical Care Facility where she happily worked for 30+ years until her retirement in 1990. She was very crafty and enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She loved to read, do crossword puzzles, watch westerns, cook, and enjoy peaceful times with her family and close friends. Millie had a strong faith in God and was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church all the way up until her death. Millie was a loving yet strong solid rock for her family and friends. She leaves behind her grandchildren; Cheryl A. Crim, Yana L. McGuire, and Latoya M. McGuire - Cassidy, all of Jackson, Michigan and Beverly A. Johnson of Ypsilanti, Michigan to cherish her memory as well as a host of great grandchildren, and great great Grandchildren.