Millie was born in Wharton, Texas in 1939 and lived there until the family moved to El Campo in 1947. She graduated from El Campo high in 1957, when her sister, Lucy, got her a job at American General life Insurance where she worked for several years. Then Millie worked as a long-time secretary for the prominent independent Houston oilman, John W. Mecom. She worked until her husband, Bill, applied for a job with Boeing as project manager for development of the MD11 Airplane, in Santa Ana California. After Bill got situated, Millie moved to Santa Ana and lived there with Bill until he retired. They then came back to Jersey Village to live until Bill’s death.
Millie traveled all over Europe when she was single & after she married the love of her life, Bill, she RV’d all over the USA.
Survivors include her brother, Joe & wife, Linda; several nieces & nephews & extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband & beloved dog, Nugget; her parents, 5 sisters & 4 brothers
A Celebration of Life Memorial and Luncheon will be held Saturday, November 14th from 11:00am to 1:30pm at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery, 13001 Katy Fwy in Houston.
