Mildred I. Chrisman, 80, of Parsons, passed away at 6:55 a.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 27, 1935 in Clearwater, Kansas to Merle and Mary (Gooden) Railing. As a young girl, she grew up in Clearwater and Wichita where she attended schools. Prior to marriage, Mildred owned and operated Country Kitchen in Chanute.
She and William "Bill" Chrisman were married in November of 1974. While living in Chanute, the couple owned and operated a daycare for 25 years. For many years, the couple also managed the Elks Club in Chanute before moving to Oklahoma in 1986. Following the death of her husband, she returned to Chanute to care for her mother before moving to Parsons two years ago to be near her family.
In earlier years, she was baptized in the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, and cooking. Mildred had served as Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary president in Chanute.
Survivors include:
One Daughter – Pamla Grady and husband, Wes Parsons, KS
Four Grandchildren – Melissa Walker Parsons, KS
Renee Schields and husband, Michael Rural Chanute, KS
Karla Secrest and husband, Shane Parsons, KS
Carl "Bud" Grady and wife, Kelli Rural Galesburg, KS
Eleven Great-Grandchildren
Four Great-Great-Grandchildren
Three Cousins
She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Chrisman, on September 11, 1994.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Private graveside committal services will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to PALS (Proud Animal Lovers Shelter). These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mildred I. Chrisman, please visit our flower store.
She was born March 27, 1935 in Clearwater, Kansas to Merle and Mary (Gooden) Railing. As a young girl, she grew up in Clearwater and Wichita where she attended schools. Prior to marriage, Mildred owned and operated Country Kitchen in Chanute.
She and William "Bill" Chrisman were married in November of 1974. While living in Chanute, the couple owned and operated a daycare for 25 years. For many years, the couple also managed the Elks Club in Chanute before moving to Oklahoma in 1986. Following the death of her husband, she returned to Chanute to care for her mother before moving to Parsons two years ago to be near her family.
In earlier years, she was baptized in the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, and cooking. Mildred had served as Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary president in Chanute.
Survivors include:
One Daughter – Pamla Grady and husband, Wes Parsons, KS
Four Grandchildren – Melissa Walker Parsons, KS
Renee Schields and husband, Michael Rural Chanute, KS
Karla Secrest and husband, Shane Parsons, KS
Carl "Bud" Grady and wife, Kelli Rural Galesburg, KS
Eleven Great-Grandchildren
Four Great-Great-Grandchildren
Three Cousins
She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Chrisman, on September 11, 1994.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Private graveside committal services will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to PALS (Proud Animal Lovers Shelter). These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mildred I. Chrisman, please visit our flower store.
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