Mildred Carnail Denby

Life Reflections Mildred Denby was born to Henry and Edna Mae White on June 10th, 1946, in Murfreesboro, NC. She is the oldest of six children and is their only daughter. Her brother Micheal preceded her in death. Mildred passed away quietly in her sleep on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, at her home in Richmond, Va, surrounded by her family. Mildred was raised mostly in Richmond, VA and moved to Washington, DC before her senior year of high school. She soon met George Denby and became his bride on February 26, 1966, in which time they settled in Washington, DC. To this union they were blessed with four children: 3 daughters and 1 son. She was a stay-at-home mom and soon began providing daycare services to family and friends. Mildred loved her church Nazareth Baptist and was very active in many youth groups, helping with programs, costumes and festivals. Mildred taught Sunday School and was a dedicated Deaconess. She also worked with many community groups and was a constant fixture at Petworth Elementary School where she worked with the PTA. In 1988, she moved to Richmond, VA where Mildred worked outside the home. She continued to find places where she could assist in her community, receiving honors from the City of Richmond East District Initiative and The Vernon J Harris East End Community Health Center. In 1994, Mildred lost both her husband George and her youngest brother Michael, both to lengthy illnesses. In the early 2000’s Mildred moved back to Washington to help care for her father and mother. Now that her children were grown, Mildred did something she had always wanted to do and went to Christian Faith University to become a Minister. She worked tirelessly with her church, First Peter Rock and the Unity Progressive Baptist Association. Mildred was the go-to for anyone getting married, doing the honors for her niece Brandy and granddaughter Briana. God allowed Mildred to see 79 years of life. All of which she dedicated to God, her family, friends and community. She cared deeply about others, especially for her children, grand and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is survived by her loving children, Jacqueline Privette, George Denby Jr, Cassandra Cary and Melissa Denby. Daughter In-Law, Tina Denby and her devoted God Daughter Sharon Robinson. Eleven Grandchildren, Jaleesa, Julian, Tanishia, Jasmine, Isaiah, Trayvon, Briana, Christopher, Leesa, Angel and LaGavin. Fifteen Great Grandchildren and two Great Great Grandchildren. Her doting brothers, Henry “Bro”, Leon, Calvin and Charlie “Max”, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

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Mildred Carnail Denby

June 10, 1946 - September 10, 2025