Birth date: Jan 12, 1914 Death date: May 23, 2008
Mildred Knickerbocker enjoyed reading and loved to care for her dogs. She is survived by daughters Carolyn Templeton and Kathryn Knickerbocker and grandson, Bobby Joe Templeton. She is also survived by her brother, Abernathy Bates Read Obituary
Kathy, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Thank you to Alice Adams and Debbie Kindle, who sang Amazing Grace at Mother's service. * * * * * * * * * AMAZING grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come; 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me home. The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures. Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess within the veil, A life of joy and peace. by James Newton
Special thanks to Sue Kindle, Mother's younger sister, who gave a beautiful eulogy for her "big" sister.
Kathy, May you be comforted at this time, with the many memories you have of your Mother. You and your family are in my prayers. Nona
I moved in next door to Mildred and Kathy in 1989. Let me tell you it was the best move I ever made. For many years Mildred cooked the most wonderful meals, and you better believe I was there to eat. Even though I was very skinny when I moved there and not so skinny when I left it was worth every pound I put on. I believe she was the smartest person I know. She knew so much about everything. I learned how to make gravy from her. I was so proud of myself. She taught me how to make the most delicious soup . . . it's all in the soup bones you use. Even though I must have watched her make it a thousand times I still have not perfected the Bate's Poor Man's Cornbread that we always had with the soup. I hope Kathy will have the patience to work with me on that one. Mildred taught me so much about gardening and planting flowers. She knew things I never would have thought to do when you are planting. It really didn't matter what the subject was, she was always my first point of reference. We are all so sad she is gone, but glad she is not suffering and is in a better place. She is now with her beloved Billy and we know she was ready to meet him again. I am so proud and so blessed to have known her and I know she will be with me always because I will think of her every time I do something she taught me to do . . . which is just about everything I know how to do. We will miss her terribly but I hope that as I do, you will find comfort in the fact that she lived a long and good life and we are all better for knowing her and sharing her life. To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die. It was a life well lived and she will live in our hearts forever. Mildred, I hope you have a pot of soup waiting on me when I get there! Your Most Grateful Friend, Beverly
