Mildred Rae Gabriel

Mildred Rae McDaniel Gabriel was born on August 31, 1922 to Ray B. and Julia Gove McDaniel of Linn, MO. She graduated with honors from the University of MO in 1944 and began a distinguished career as a Home Economist and teacher dedicating herself to the development of competent, honorable women. On May 9, 1948 she became the bride of Willis James Gabriel of California, MO. Besides her husband of 64 years, she is survived by her daughters and their families Janice and Robert Leslie of Williamsburg, VA, Carol Middleton and her partner Charles Hightower of Lebanon, MO, Willa and Rod Tucker of Stockton MO. Also cherishing her life are her beloved granddaughters and their families, Michelle and Robert Parsons of Bolivar, MO, Samantha and James Cowan of Bolivar, Stephanie and Sheri Tucker of Stockton, MO. Her brother Mervin McDaniel of Linn, MO also survives as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A lifelong teacher, Mrs. Gabriel guided her many girls in numerous school systems throughout Missouri and Michigan with her most notable tenure in Stockton, MO where she created the home economics department and developed an award-winning chapter of the Future Homemakers of America. Under her sponsorship the Stockton, MO FHA became influential in forming both state and national policies and it was the home to numerous officers, including the MO state president and national 1st vice-president. She was a MO FHA adviser of the year in 1967, and she advised, guided, and launched many young women toward productive lives. Mrs. Gabriels most cherished accomplishments were manifested in the ideals of the homemaker with love and dedication toward her role as wife, mother, and grandmother. Her life as a grandmother gave her continuous joy and delight and she beamed when speaking of her granddaughters. A Memorial Service honoring Mildreds life will be held on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 at 5:00 PM in the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar with Rev. Billy Russell and Rev. William Hooper officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Mildred McDaniel Gabriel FACS scholarship for a young woman who distinguishes herself in culinary arts and tailoring skill. Donations may be made in her name through the Liberty Bank, 14 Public Square Stockton, MO 65785 or through Butler Funeral Home, PO Box 11, Bolivar, MO 65613. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com. PDF Printable Version

Mildred Rae Gabriel

August 31, 1922 - April 15, 2012