Mildred joined Shiloh Baptist Church at a very young age. While in grade school she became a member of the choir where she faithfully served until her health deteriorated. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, and a great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Glover Gordon and five siblings.

She leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Jean Ward; three sons, Johnny, John, and Perry all of Senoia, GA; one sister, Mae Bell Leslie of Alvation, GA; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one aunt, Ms. Dorsey Gates; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly.