Mildred Louise Jex, 94, of Fort Gratiot, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2014.
She was born November 5, 1919 in Port Huron to the late William and Anna Brown. She married Charles R. “Pete” Jex Sr. on November 1, 1941 in Port Huron. He died June 9, 1989.
She was a lifelong area resident. She was a former active member with the Northgate Baptist Church and Court Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed baking, loved gardening and was very dedicated to her family.
She is survived by seven sons, Charles (Linda) Jex Jr., Garland (Kay) Jex, Daniel (Vicky) Jex, Stephen Jex, Jeffery (Susan) Jex, Gregory (Roxanne) Jex and Brent (Paula) Jex; 22 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and sister, Edith Chaney. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Charlene Jex Watson, her daughter-in-law, Mary Tolef Jex, and her sister, Marie Jex.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Monday in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 in Northgate Bible Church. Her grandson, Pastor Kevin Thoman, will officiate.
Burial will be in Kinney Cemetery. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Blue Water Hospice.
