Reverend Mildred S. Fisher

Reverend Mildred S. Fisher, born Mildred Elizabeth Hythe, daughter of the late John T. Hythe and Mrs. Fannie Hythe Watson, in Baltimore, Maryland on January 20, 1908. She was educated in Baltimore and Camden, NJ public schools. She was converted in New Jersey at the age of twelve, was baptized and became a member of Temple Baptist Church under the pastorate of the Reverend A. Mark Harris. Upon returning to Baltimore, she united with Psalmist Baptist Church during the Reverend Junious Gray’s leadership. On Easter Sunday 1943 she cast her lot with the members of Sharon Baptist Church, while Reverend Beale Elliot was pastor. Being first, last and always a Christian, she served wherever she could.At an early age she married the late Tilman Justin Stanley. Of that union, there is one daughter Mess Fannie G.H. Stanley. Reverend Fisher departed this life just before dawn on February 17, 2002. She leaves to mourn: one daughter, Mrs., S. Newton Moragne; two grandsons, Lloyd S. and Craig W. Newton; three great grandsons, Sheldon Hallal, Guy C. Newton of Madison, Wisconsin, and Ricki Ramkisoon; four great granddaughters, Dawn M. Newton of Herndon, Virginia, Angela Y. Newton-Bingham of Chicago, Illinois, Aiyana K. Newton, and Ria Ramkisoon; and one great great granddaughter, Ashleigh L. Bingham of Chicago, Illinois. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, one son-in-law and three granddaughters-in-law; three nephews, three nieces, five great-nephews and five great nieces; Mrs. Dorothy Reddick, her “other daughter;” and many other loving relatives and friends.After many years of Christian Service, she was called to the Ministry and was publicly ordained on January 21, 1962 under the United Baptist Association Inc. On January 9, 1966 the F E WatsonMemorial Chapel was organized and later dedicated to the glory of God and as a monument to her Mother. Rev. Fisher, a pastor for seventeen years during which time many souls were brought to Christ. After retirement she continued her work as a Home Missionary and served whenever and wherever necessary. For 47 years she was appointed Notary Public for Baltimore City and the State of Maryland; was employed in Nursing over thirty five years and was glad to have the opportunity of blessing a New Soul as it entered the earth, and comforting a soul as it returned to God. She was a member of Psalmist Council #1158 Independent Order of St. Luke; Queen Esther Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star-Calvary Chapter #3, Elizabeth Green Court #Heroines of Jericho, Past Matron’s Council; and Dorie Miller Ladies Auxiliary #53676 VFW. Kind, loving, loyal and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and friend. She loved her family and was proud of her relationships. She was a devout Christian, lived a Christian live and died in Full Triumph of Faith. Loved to sing “Come On Up To Mt. Zion, I’ll Be Waiting Up There”.

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Reverend Mildred S. Fisher

January 20, 1908 - February 17, 2002