Mildred Pauline Hamilton

Preceded in death by parents, John Richard and Essie Thompson Hamilton and husband, Jesse M. Ray, Sr. She was a retired Nursing Home Administrator for 20 years and Accountant for 30 years. She resided at Windlands Retirement Center for the last five years. She was a member of Neelys Bend Road Church of Christ and a volunteer at the Domestic Violence Shelter for three years, sponsored by Madison Church of Christ. Mildred was an active member of the Nashville Federation of Business and Professional Womens Club for 35 years and held offices including President. She served as Editor of the Tennessee Business and Professional Womens Club Magazine which was circulated in 50 states and elected Woman of Achievement in 1967. She also served on the Board of Tennessee Mental Health Association for five years. After moving to Windlands Retirement Center she was a volunteer in conducting activities and was Sunshine Chairman for the residents council. Mildred held offices including President of Isaac Litton Band Boosters which sponsored the “Marching 100”. The principal made her an Honorary Faculty Member. She had four children who played in the band from 1948-59. Music was a large part of her life, she played numerous weddings, funerals, fashion shows, concerts and taught music. She is survived by her son, Jesse M. Ray, Jr. (Estelle) of Ashland City, TN; daughters, Patricia Ann Cox of Birmingham, AL, Paula Collette Smith (Lawrence) of Hendersonville, TN and Sandra Jean Fuller Koellein (Mayhew) of Dickson, TN; ten grandchildren, Debbie Harris (Gary) of Lascassas, Karen Watkins (David) of Mt. Juliet, Judy Bailey (Scott) of Pleasant View, John Kenneth Ray (Jodi) of Cedar Hill, Gina Howell (Scott) of Birmingham, Jeff Smith (Kim) of Hendersonville, Londa Dee Fuller (JW) of Hendersonville, Mike Smith (Susan) of Mt Juliet, Richard Fuller of Portland and Sherry Allen (William) of Fresno, CA; 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from Noon-4pm and 6-8pm and Thursday one hour prior to the Service at COLE & GARRETT FUNERAL HOME GOODLETTSVILLE, TN. Services will be conducted by Norman Slate and Ed Garrett on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 1pm at COLE & GARRETT in GOODLETTSVILLE. Active pallbearers are Kenneth Ray, Rick Fuller, Scott Bailey, David Watkins, Jr., David Watkins, III, Tanner Allen, Adam Watkins, Debbie Harris, Sherry Allen and Clayton Bailey. Interment to follow Funeral at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Goodlettsville, TN.

Mildred Pauline Hamilton

November 4, 1914 - March 1, 2010