Mildred Oneta Goerdel

Mildred Oneta Goerdel August 24, 1917-November 12, 2005 Mildred Goerdel went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2005. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 19, at Waco Memorial North Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Skinner officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Friday, November 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Mildred was born August 24, 1917, in Purmela, Texas, to John and Maudie Bell Lilljedahl. She held an Associate in Science degree from John Tarleton Agricultural College and both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Education from Baylor University. She was a Waco ISD teacher for 33 years. Mildred was a member of First United Methodist Church of Waco and the Odell Dudley Sunday School Class. She was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma honorary teachers' sorority. Her gift of music touched many lives. She continued to play her piano and lead a choir for fellow residents at Rosemont Assisted Living in Kingwood, Texas, until shortly before her death. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Ruben A Goerdel; infant son, R.A. Goerdel, Jr.; son-in-law, Joe Robertson; three sisters and four brothers. She is survived by daughters, Donna Robertson and Maudella Ulmer and son-in-law, George Ulmer. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Christine Wood; Chase, Cary and Cliff Weddington; Clint and Clay Robertson; their spouses; eleven great-grandchildren, ten nieces, and five nephews. Her two surviving sisters are Saradel Hart and Marie LeNoir. She will be greatly missed by all who love her. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey