Mildred Wooters

Mildred Dorothy Wooters, 90 of Centralia, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Centralia Manor in Centralia.Mrs. Wooters was born October 2, 1921 in Centralia, daughter of Jason Cooksey and Edna (Sanders) Cooksey. She married Warren (Peck) Wooters on March 24, 1944 in Springfield and he preceded her in death on September 16, 1994.Mrs. Wooters is survived by six sons: Larry Wooters of Sebring Florida, Bill Wooters of Sante Fe, NM, Charles “Charlie” Wooters of Newnan, GA, David Wooters and wife Julia of Brentwood, TN, Richard Wooters and wife Shelia of Centralia and Allen Wooters and wife Donna of Centralia; twenty grandchildren; twenty three great grandchildrenShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons: Don Wooters and Gary Wooters, and brother Earl Cooksey.Mildred moved to Decatur Illinois during World War II to aid in the war effort. She worked as a shell crimper in an ammunition factory, and it was there she met her future husband. When he was inducted into service she moved with him to bases in Macon, Georgia and Pittsburg, Pa. After the war they raised their family in Centralia. Mildred worked at the Centralia Sentinel and more recently at the Centralia Library. She and her husband were avid campers and were the camp hosts for many years at Dam West Campground. Mildred was very active in Eternity Baptist Church and enjoyed the fellowship there. She enjoyed playing games to keep her mind active and liked talking on the telephone. She enjoyed visiting with her family and friends above all else, had a great love of people, and never met a stranger. She will be remembered as always being optimistic, cheerful and happy.Funeral services for Mildred D. Wooters will be held Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Eternity Baptist Church in Centralia with Pastor Mike Cash and Pastor Gary Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Hill Cemetery in rural Centralia. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 Wednesday Evening at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to erect a bench in Library Park in memory of Mildred or to the Centralia Fire Department and will be received at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, which is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Wooters

October 2, 1921 - April 28, 2012