Mildred Marie (Funk) Dean

The life of Mildred Marie Dean was a wonderful adventure that lasted 100 and 1/2 years and ended on February 9, 2023.  She was born in Etam, West Virginia to Frank B. and Lilly M. (Hanaline) Funk on August 28, 1922. 

Mildred was the last surviving member of her brothers and sisters.  She married John W. Dean, and is survived by her children: John W. Dean, Jr., Dianna Brown, Starlyn Carrico, and Eric Dean, and well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

She was a member of Etam United Methodist Church.  Mildred enjoyed gardening, quilting, cooking, playing cards, decorating cakes, reading books and working in her flower beds.  Her inner joy and kindness brought smiles to everyone in her life. 

Friends and family are invited to a viewing to celebrate Mildred’s life at the Etam United Methodist Church, 35 Bluebird Drive, Rowlesburg, WV, on Saturday, February 11 from 2 – 5pm, Sunday, February 12 from 2 – 6pm, and Monday, February 13 from 1 – 2pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 2pm with Pastor Justin Jones officiating.  Interment will follow at Etam Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made to the Etam United Methodist Church: c/o Mary Kay Dean, 1040 Green Valley Road, Rowlesburg, WV 26425, to help the local community. 

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