Obituary for Mildred J. Fravel
Mildred J. Fravel
10/08/1926 - 06/15/2016
Mildred J. “Milly” Fravel , Age 89 of Galena, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 15, 2016 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital where she received the very best care from the caring and compassionate Palliative/Hospice Team.
Born October 8, 1926 in Newark OH, she worked at the Curtiss Wright plant during WWII and Kilgore Manufacturing in Westerville. Milly was blessed with many talents; Seamstress, beautiful voice and self-taught organist. She applied her extensive artistic talents in many ways throughout her life. In earlier days, her hair, makeup and clothing were always perfect, as well as her home, where she felt most comfortable. Extremely strong willed, she did everything her way. We are comforted knowing she is finally at peace. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 56 years, Walter; her parents Ota and Florence Prince, brothers, Harlan, Vernon, Williard and sister, Beulah Prince. Survived by children, Gary (Liz) Fravel of Galena, Carol (Bob) Wheaton of Galena, Grandchildren, Chris Wheaton, Lisa Fravel, Cary (Charlie) Ballard and Jamie (Rob) Sagle; Great Grandchildren, Harley Wheaton; Reese and Ryan Ballard; Jake and Gwen Sagle. Special Thanks to Pastor Bud Leskovac, Dr. Grace Ukairo, Chaplain Jerry Nussbaum, Sandie Hulteen, RN, all the caring Nurses and Techs on the Palliative/Hospice Team, especially Nurse Sarah. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred to Harlem Road United Methodist Church 5520 Harlem Road Galena OH 43021 or to Mt. Carmel Hospice. Graveside Service will be held at 11am, Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Fancher Cemetery 11470 Fancher Road Westerville OH, Pastor Bud Leskovac officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Hill Funeral Home Westerville OH.