Mildred V. Runyon
Mildred passed peacefully on November 30th at the County Arch Care Center in Pittstown, NJ where she resided.
Born in North Plainfield to Raymond and Myrtle Smith on November 25, 1923. Mildred just celebrated her 96th birthday.
Predeceased by her loving husband Robert E Runyon and son, SP4 101ST Airborne Barry Lee Runyon. A proud mother of her son who tragically gave his life in the Vietnam War December 17, 1967. Also predeceased by sisters, Arretta Janes of Whitehouse, NJ and Ruth Rinehart of Oldwick, NJ.
Surviving are her daughter Barbara Runyon Groogan of Finesville, NJ, grandson Keith B Groogan and wife Rachel and great grandsons, Robert and Liam of Holland Twp. and grandson Justin R Groogan of Allentown Pa., brother Raymond Smith and wife Joyce of Whitehouse, NJ and brother Kenneth Smith and wife Viola of Bradenton, Fla.
Mildred and Robert were joyfully married in 1947 and resided in Readington Township, NJ. She was a wonderful and loving mother and later in life a proud grandmother and great grandmother. Enjoying her family, cooking and an avid reader. A dedicated employee, Mildred worked for the Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington for over 45 years until she was 89 years old. She loved her job and enjoyed meeting and working with so many wonderful people who became her friends. Everyone loved her talent for cooking and baking which she shared with all. Mildred was a member of the Finesville Methodist Church in Finesville and a volunteer for the food panty in the community until she was 93 years old. After moving to Frenchtown she attended the Frenchtown United Methodist Church and volunteered for the many church events. She is remembered by many for her laughter, infectious smile and her love of giving and helping everyone. So sadly missed by all.
Graveside service will be held at the Newell Cemetery in Stanton for family. Services will be held at the United Methodist Church, Frenchtown, NJ on December 14th, 2019 at 11:30am.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Calvary BFC Food Pantry and sent to Calvary Food Pantry, 191 County Road 627, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865.