of Branson, MO
August 12, 1928 - June 10, 2015
Hazel Jeane (Jeannie) Davis Milligan, age 86, of Branson Missouri, formerly of Harrison, AR, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. She was born August 12, 1928, in Rector, AR, the younger of two children born to Mitchell and Hazel Davis. Along with her parents, Jeannie was preceded in death by her husband Merle Russell Milligan; and her brother, Charles Dalton Davis and his wife Averil Davis.
Jeannie attended school in Harrison, AR. After graduation she attended college at Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, MO where she met her husband Merle. They were united in marriage August 11, 1947, in Harrison, AR at First Baptist Church and spent most of their years together in Harrison until moving to Branson to be closer to their son and daughter-in-law. Merle and Jeannie celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary together August 11, 2014. Though separated by living circumstances, they were joined by love until death do they part.
Jeannie worked as secretary for the extension services for County Agent and Home Demonstration Agent for several years. She also worked at all of the Harrison Elementary Schools for 8 years until her retirement.
Jeannie was saved at an early age and had been active in her church and other activities. She taught a class of 3rd grade girls. Those girls have grown up now and have children of their own. They were all so special to her. She was a member of the Greta Pinkston and Kay Hodnett Sunday school classes at First Baptist Church for many years. Jeannie and Merle served in many areas of the church until she was physically unable.
She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and a member of the Town & Country Garden Club for several years.
Jeannie often said that the greatest joy in her life was being a wife, homemaker, and mother to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Jeannie is survived by his her two children, David Milligan and wife Becky of Branson, Missouri and Diane Milligan of Seattle, Washington; one grandchild, Crystal Milligan Kitterman and husband Justin, of Nixa Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Taylor Kitterman and Conner Kitterman; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Funeral service is 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at First Baptist Church, Harrison. Visitation is 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Monday, June 15, 2015, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
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Margaret King Smith
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
I was sad to read of Hazel Jeane's death although I had been out of touch with her for many years. We attended school together in Huntsville long, long ago and met again in Harrison at a meeting when we both worked for the Extension Service. My thoughts and prayers are with her family now.
Polly Hodgrs
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
My prayers are with you at this time. Your mom had the sweetest smile and kind mannerisms which were "contagious". I remember her from church but mostly as the secretary at the school. She loved the kids and always showed she cared. May God be with you during the days ahead. She will truly be missed.
Glenna West Clutts
Monday, June 15, 2015
Dave and Becky, My prayers go out to you on losing your mom. It's hard to lose a parent no matter what the circumstances.