Mildred Hart was born January 18, 1929 and departed this life January 30, 2021 reaching the age of 92 years old.  She was the daughter of Rollen and Earlene (Alcorn) Kennett.

She is survived by:  two daughters, Lucille (George) Horton and Karen (Joe) Gibson; daughter in law, Jean Britt, six grandchildren, Shanda Horton Bell (Tom), Lorna Horton Perkins (Dion), Justin Horton (Selena), Moriah Hart Stonewall (Dana), Shelley Brook Wildstrom (Jake), and Kimberly Gibson Coleman(Troy); eight great grandchildren, Ashley Bell Teater (Josh), Austin Thomas Bell, Gracie Elizabeth Horton, Jace Owen Horton, Kayla Danielle Stephens (Victor), Hannah Brook Stonewall,

Evelyn Brook Coleman, and Hunter Charles Coleman and two great-great grandchildren, Bain Martin Teater and Brooks Andrew Teater. She is also survived by: one brother, Calvin Kennett (Bonnie); one sister, Virginia Richardson (Walter Lee); and one sister-in-law, Jean Britt.

In addition to her parents, Rollen and Earlene Kennett, she was preceded in death by her son, Denzil Kay Hart.

Mildred will be remembered for her gentle kind spirit, genuine love and abiding concern for her family, church, and friends. She was a member of The New Charity Baptist Church. She loved her church and was active as long as her health would allow. She accepted Christ as her Savior and joined the church at an early age.  In her earlier years, she taught Sunday school and worked in Vacation Bible Schools and enjoyed her church ministry.

Mom was multi-talented as a great cook, seamstress, crochet, quilting, gardening, growing flowers, and her work ethics were extraordinary with traditional Sunday big meals and family gatherings at the kitchen table. Her passion was celebrating birthdays and making that special requested birthday cake, just for you.

Later, she worked for Wayne County Schools as a cook for Bell Elementary Schools for many years and prior to that, worked at Monticello Manufacturing Co. For anyone that worked and knew her, you found a gem as a friend.

She was more than a mom, more than a grandmother, more than a great- grandmother, an aunt, a sister-- she was pure light.  She was a strong woman and became well known as Granny Hart. She was a cat lover by nature and her favorite dog was Mr. Wobbles. She was a great teacher to her grandchildren and nephews, from driving cars to digging in the dirt and going fishing. Granny Hart had the biggest heart. She was rare, and a true pearl, with her memory to live on within our hearts and soul.

Service will be private for family only. Burial will follow in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to:  New Charity Baptist Church

Due to the current COVID-19 situation and upon recommendations from the Governor's Office for Funeral Homes, there will be some restrictions for service attendance. You are asked to please wear a mask or facial covering and observe the social distancing guidelines. No communal food or drinks are allowed at this time. Please feel free to sign the online guestbook or send a private condolence message through our website.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.