Mildred “Mille” Alvena Douglas, 85, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL.
Mille was born April 4, 1938 in Bushnell, IL, the daughter of Burdette and Eula Alvena (Ide) Huff. She was married to Don I. Douglas on June 18, 1955. Mille was a devoted homemaker. She was a photographer, shooting photos for many weddings, High School Seniors, and family photos. She was extremely creative and artistic. Mille made countless crafts, but she will be remembered most for her wheat weaving creations. In addition, she made and donated over 10,000 fishing flies for veterans. She continued her crafts to the end, paper quilling an angel for every resident of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation this Christmas. Mille was also involved in numerous organizations and was a member of the Erie United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Sheila (Jim) Sikardi, Erie, Carol (Wesley) Nutt, Hampton, IL, Ruth Bell, Fort Madison, IA, and Linda (Dr. John) Herrin, Amherst, NH; grandchildren, Jill (Joshua) Anderson, Kyle (Kelly) Sikardi, Sarah (Matthew) Moore, Aaron (Lauren) Nutt, and Megan Hinderks; great-grandchildren, Carter and Sawyer Anderson, Klaire and Kate Sikardi, and Clinton Moore.
Mille was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; sisters, Judy Fritch and Kathy Snyder; son-in-law, Tom Bell.
Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com.