Mildred (Millie) Elizabeth Kinder Showen, 86, of Dunbar, formerly of South Charleston, went home to the Lord Saturday, March 23, 2013.
She was born July 4, 1926 to James Adam and Effie Mae Spears-Kinder in Boone County. She grew up in Ridgeview, WV and attended Ridgeview Elementary School and Sherman High School, where she met the love of her life, Gene M. Showen of Seth. After graduation she worked at Western Union in Charleston. She and Gene began their married life in Ed White, WV. After Gene left the Navy, they moved to California for eight years and returned home to live our their lives in WV. She was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene M. Showen; sisters, Artie Kinder Garten and Nellie Kinder Garten; brothers, Gilbert, Freddie and Edward Kinder.
She is survived by sons, Marc G. (Kathy) Showen, Sr., of St. Albans and Jeffrey B. (Joanna) Showen of Valrico, FL; grandchildren, Marc G. Showen II, Crystal Lynn (William) Ragland, Ian Showen and Terri L. Hudson. Five great grandchildren, Christopher L. Strausbaugh, Shawn M. Strausbaugh, Jonathan G. Showen, Kelly Marie Showen and Jennifer Elizabeth Showen. Many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Monday, March 25th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor B. J. Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends will gather from 4 to 6 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
The family would to give a special thanks to the staff at MICU General for their kindness and care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to a charity of your choice
Millie I am going to miss you girl I just know found out that u passed away I love you and am going to miss you some much. But I do know one thing God has one lovey angel that everyone loves.
Marc and Jeff,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s death. I know what a difficult time this is for all of you. It is always wonderful to remember all the good times you shared together to help you get through these difficult days ahead – like being with Tillie and AJ and all the other Showens. I fondly remember your mom and dad growing up. Too bad we lived so far apart – you in California and West Virginia and Daryl, Mary Beth, and me in Michigan.
I will be thinking of you today as you put your mom to rest.
Love to you all,
Your cousin Gail
I am so sorry to hear about Millie’s passing. I loved her and really missed her after I retired. Always thought of her on July 4th. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May God be with you.