Mrs. Mildred Catherine White Couey, 93, of North Forest Ave., Hartwell, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at her home.

Born on October 22, 1925 in Shawmut AL, she was the daughter of the late William Floyd White and Annie Leona Pope White. Mrs. Couey was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include three sons: Wayne Irvin, John Graham and Bill Couey all of Hartwell; two daughters: Emily Carroll and Elaine Davis both of Hartwell; eleven grandchildren: Tony Couey, Brian Couey, Eddie Carroll, Tony Graham, Jacob Graham, Victor Graham, Josh Couey, Ashley Burroughs, Jessica Couey, Melissa NeSmith and Diane Lewis; several great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Couey was preceded in death by her husband: Billy L. Couey; two sons: James Couey, Paul Couey; a sister: Betty Mauldin and a brothers: James White.

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Flat Shoals Baptist Church.Other times the family will be at their respective homes.

A memorial service celebrating Mildred's life will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the Flat Shoals Baptist Church with Rev. Cory Pulliam officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Flat Shoals Baptist Church to feed the needy, 2999 Bowersville Hwy, Bowersville GA 30516.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.