Brummett Lee Mildred

May 25, 1927 - January 31, 2016

Mildred "Millie" Brummett, age 88, of Gray, TN, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital following an extended illness. She was a native of Bakersville, NC, and a former resident of Erwin, TN, but lived most of her life in Flat Rock, Michigan before moving to Gray in 1992. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Nanlyn Allen Gortney. Mrs. Brummett retired in 1992 from Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home in Flat Rock, Michigan. She was a member of Boones Creek Baptist Church and also a member of the Ladies Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brummett was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Karen Brummett; her twin brothers, Ralph and Ray Gortney. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, James "Jim" Brummett, Gray; daughter, Billie Jo Shutters, El Cajon, CA; son and daughter-in-law, John and Cheryl Brummett, Brownsville, TX; six grandchildren, Rebekah Hawk, Flat Rock, Michigan, Lisah DeSenglau, Chesterfield Twp., Michigan, Janel Takacs, Southgate, Michigan, Elizabeth Long, El Cajon, CA, James "Jimmy" Brummett, Murfreesboro, TN, Jacqueleene Walker, Lincoln, Michigan; Eleven great grandchildren, Hayden, Trinity, Gavin, Kai, Collin, Avery, River, Jasmine, Ryker, Lily, and Connor; close family friend, Cora Beaumont, Gray, TN. A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Brummett will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 4, 2016 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Kyker officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home prior to the service. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Friday at Evergreen Cemetery, Erwin, TN. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:00 A.M. to travel together to the cemetery. Order Flowers Service DetailsThursday, February 4th, 2016 7:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East Chapel Interment DetailsEvergreen Cemetery