Mildred A. Phelps, 97

CHESHIRE, Mass. —  

Mildred “Millee” A. Phelps, 97 of Cheshire, passed away August 20, 2024 at her home. Born in Pittsfield, MA on May 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Laura Gilbert Stiles. She was a 1946 graduate of Pittsfield High School.

She married Donald S. Phelps on March 12, 1949. He predeceased her in 2013.

Mrs. Phelps was a long-time member of the Cheshire Baptist Church and she later became a member of the Cheshire United Methodist Church. She was a teacher’s aide and substitute teacher for many years in Cheshire Elementary School. At one time she also had worked for the Cheshire Post Office.

Besides being a 4H leader, Millee was a Sunday School teacher and was on the board at Cheshire Baptist Church. In her retirement, Millee and her husband, spent 20 years wintering in Mulberry, Florida.

Mrs. Phelps is survived by her son, David S. Phelps of Adams and his longtime dear friend, Charlene Lawson; Her daughters, Paula J. Paradise and husband Foster of Adams, and Judy Lynn Lyons of Adams. Five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son in-law, Michael Lyons.

The family would like to thank her aides and HospiceCare in the Berkshires for their compassionate care of Millee.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A memorial service will be held, Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at the Cheshire United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery in North Adams.

In lieu flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.