It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mildred Elwin Gwaltney (Carmi, Illinois), born in Enfield, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 95, on June 19, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, John Patrick Russell and Katie Russell (Todd); her husband Charles L. "Jumbo" Gwaltney; her son Brian Keith Gwaltney; her granddaughter Jennifer Gwaltney; and her siblings, Christina Newman, Ellen Barton, Ruby Barger, Dorothy Jumper and Lester Barton.

She is survived by : her children, Diane Strong of Carmi, Illinois and David A. Gwaltney (Starla) of Eddyville, Kentucky; her daughter-in-law Yvonne Black; her sisters, Betty Martin of Hollywood and Etta Lumb of Enfield, Illinois; her grandchildren, Brian Keith Gwaltney (Emily), Luke Titzer (Beth) and Sarah Nicole Strong; and her great grandchildren, Jewel Gwaltney, Jonathan Gwaltney, Dion Gwaltney, Rylie Titzer, Dylan Titzer and A'Riah Gwaltney.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
COOK FUNERAL CHAPEL