Mildred Funderburk

Mildred Funderburk, daughter of the late Lizzie and Carl Ingram, was born on March 7, 1929 in Chesterfield, South Carolina. She departed this life on July 29, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Mildred was one of eleven children and attended school in Chesterfield. At an early age, Mildred was converted and accepted Christ in her life, which was the foundation for her continuous strong religious beliefs. In 1943, Mildred was united in holy matrimony to the late Herman Funderburk and in 1945, they moved to Edgemere, Maryland. This union was blessed with six children. Later, Mildred moved her family to Baltimore City, Maryland where she entered a long term relationship with James Small, Sr. She was blessed with four additional children. Mildred believed in and respected hard work and labored for many years doing whatever type of honest type of toil that came her way. After more than thirty years of dedicated service, God allowed her to retire from Quality Inn Hotels. Mildred could be counted on for her cheerful disposition and her ability to set examples of her graciousness to all who came in contact with her. Her life revolved around her children, family and church. She had a uniqueness that allowed her to look beyond their faults and respond to their needs. Shortly after moving to Baltimore City, Mildred joined Mount Zion Baptist Church on Belvedere Avenue. She loved her church very much and attended faithfully until her health began declining. Our mother will be missed and fondly remembered for all of the wonderful things she has done for others, as well as all the wonderful family meals she prepared. She has left her footprints in the sands of time. She was preceded in death by: five children, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She leaves to cherish her memory: one sister, Juanita Burr; four brothers, Bobby, Joel, James and Larry Ingram; two sons, Harley Funderburk and James Small, Jr.; three daughters, Jacqueline Washington, Debra Small and Hope Small; eleven grandchildren, Jermaine, Alana, Shantrice, James III, Monique, Ashley S., Justin, Jason, Ashley P., John and Kendra; Zakia, being the oldest of eighteen great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives.

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Mildred Funderburk

March 7, 1929 - July 29, 2012