Mildred Collier

Mildred Louise Ferguson Collier peacefully left this world and was reunited with her beloved husband and noted artist, Carroll, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Her sons and their families were by her side during her final days.

Our family mourns the loss of a strong and beautiful woman who loved exceptionally well. Mildred was born in Dallas, Texas on May 12, 1927, to Ray and Lillian Ferguson. Ray was a carpenter, and Lillian was a gardener. After moving back to Burkesville Kentucky, Mildred and her family later relocated again to Dallas where she attended Adamson High School.

Developing her own artistry from her teens, Mildred embraced her husband's artistic interests, and she became an accomplished painter. Our Dad was very proud of her. She was a deeply devoted wife and mother, raising sons and daughters who became professional artists, architects, a Ph.D., a photographer and coordinator of volunteer services for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and a nurse. Above all, Mildred cherished her family, personifying steadfast love and selfless servanthood.

Mildred is preceded in death by her husband, Carroll; daughters, Lilla and Lori; sister, Barbara; and daughter-in-law, Shirley.

She is survived by her four sons, John, Steve, Tom, and Grant, and their spouses; sixteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life will be held at New Hope Funeral Home in Sunnyvale, Texas, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, beginning at 10 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.