Mildred Tabb Trent
Mildred Tabb Trent, 86, of Appomattox died at her residence August 23, 2008.She was wife of the late David McNider Trent.
Born in Newport News, Va, September 17, 1921, she was the daughter of William Lively and Alice Lear Tabb. Millie was a nurse for Dr. Clyde G. O'Brien for 27 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist, where she served in many capacities, including UMW life member and president, Chairman of the Trustees and Chairman of the Administrative Board. Millie served over 30 Years on the Board of Directors of the Appomattox Unit of the American Cancer Society, was a charter member of the Appomattox Woman's Club, was past Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, was past Girl Scout Coordinator of Appomattox Co., and was a member of American Legion Post #104 Auxiliary.
She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth T. Hill, and Brenda T. Giles and her husband John all of Newport News; one brother, Lively Tabb of Newport News; two sisters in law, Rachel Tabb of Williamsburg, and Elizabeth Marshall of Buchannan; five grandchildren Russell Millner, Jr. and his wife Missy, Michael Millner and his wife Lauren, Eric Giles and his wife Cher, David Giles and his wife Robyn, Elizabeth Abbott and her husband Michael; eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter Sandra Trent Millner; and two brothers John Tabb, and Randolph Tabb.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, August 25, 2008 at Memorial United Methodist, by Rev. Bruce Johnson. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home today, Sunday August 24, 2008, from 7-8:30, and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 9, Appomattox Va., 24522; or the American Heart Association, 2395 South Fork Road, Appomattox VA., 24522, or the American Cancer Society, 1030 Oakville Road, Appomattox Va., 24522.
Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family and an online condolence may be sent to www.robinsonfuneral.com.