Mildred Hagler Dean

Pittman Funeral Home of Samson

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Posted by: ChadWhisnant
334-898-7141
Date: Dec 19 2014 3:13 PM

Mildred Hagler Dean of Auburn, formerly of Samson, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, December 16, 2014.  She was 98.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014 in the chapel of Pittman Funeral Home in Samson with Rev. Dr. Tripp Martin officiating.  Burial will follow in Travelers Rest Cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home of Samson directing.  The family will receive friends for the hour prior to the service on Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Samson First Baptist Church, 100 W. Main St. Samson, AL 36477 or to Auburn First Baptist, 128 East Glenn Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830.

Mrs. Dean was born in Slocomb, Ala. on February 16, 1916 to the late James Irving Hagler and Mary Elizabeth Harris Hagler.  She was a longtime member and Sunday school teacher at the Samson First Baptist Church, later becoming a member of Auburn First Baptist upon moving to Auburn.  She graduated Slocomb High School, Class of 1934.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Pitt Dean; and all eight of her siblings.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Dean Sayers of Auburn; son, Gary Dean (Deborah) of Birmingham; five grandchildren, Leslie Greer (Wesley) of Jacksonville, Fla., Abby Sayers of Bloomington, Ind., Jordan Sayers of Houston, Tex., Justin Dean (Emily) and Rachel Gibbs (Thomas) both of Birmingham; seven great grandchildren, Miles, Jonah and Rowan Greer, Murray and Maxwell Dean, and Landon and Campbell Gibbs; and many, many beloved nieces and nephews.

Although she worked occasionally in family businesses in Samson, Mrs. Dean was first and foremost a homemaker, wife and Mother.  She was active in school and church activities, particularly those that included her children, and she made her home and yard a welcoming center of neighborhood activities and play.  Her cheerful outlook on life drew others to her side throughout her life; she was greatly loved and will be truly missed by all who knew her.

You may sign the guest register at: www.pittmanfuneral.com

 

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