Mildred L. Hedge

Mildred L. Hedge, 81, of Bicknell, passed away at 3:08 am Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital.She was born January 14, 1938 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to Frances and Claudia (Drake) McNelly.Mildred was a member of the Hi-Way Church of God where she enjoyed teaching Children's Church, sewing, and being around her family.Surviving are her children Meredith Joe Hedge of Bicknell, Michael R. Hedge and his wife Joy of Monroe City, Marlin Hedge and his wife Danielle of Bicknell, Maurice Hedge of Bicknell, Mark Hedge and his wife Mary of Washington, Martin Hedge and his wife Melinda of Vincennes, and Melinda Jane Pea and her husband Denny of Monroe City; 34 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Meredith B. Hedge whom she married on August 3, 1954 and preceded her on September 29, 2006; her brothers and sisters Reba Daffron, Jane Buchanan, Bobbie McNelly, and Gordon McNelly; a grandson Samuel Hedge; a great grandson Joziah Emmons; and a daughter-in-law Nancy Hedge.Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Goodwin Funeral Home with Pastor Thom Cody officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Tuesday at Goodwin Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Hi-Way Church of God. Goodwin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mildred L. Hedge.