Mildred G. Slemp, age 85, passed away on May 23, 2019, at 8:45 p.m. surrounded by her loving family.
Millie was born in South Bend, IN on March 16, 1934 to Carl and Anna (Cundiff) Anderson. Millie married Chelse Slemp on May 12, 1956 in Angola, IN. This union brought 4 loving children, all claiming to be the favorite.
Originally living in South Bend, the family moved to Plymouth in 1966. While raising her children Millie attended the House of James Beauty School, in South Bend. After graduating she was able to fulfill her dream of owning her own beauty shop, opening up the Wee Too Beauty Salon in Plymouth and operating for greater than 35 years. Millie was a member of the Quiet Quilters at Immanuel Lutheran Church for many years, always enjoying the fellowship and friendship of the other members. She was also a member of the Eastern Star Plymouth chapter, at one time serving as Worthy Matron. Chelse and Millie loved to travel and especially loved camping. Being traditional snowbirds they spent winters in Florida. She took her first airline flight on a dare, at 82 years of age, to Denver, CO. Although she enjoyed her trip it was a one-time deal. Reading novels and doing puzzles brought great joy to Millie as well as painting and crafting.
In retirement she worked part-time at the Midwest Sports Center at the old Divine Heart Seminary in Donaldson. There she met and became great friends with Billy Williams Hall of Fame member from the Chicago Cubs. Millie loved to have her family around her, and enjoyed the shenanigans of her children and grand-children. Millie was a wonderful cook and her family especially enjoyed her fried grits. Preceding her in death was her husband of 48 years, Chelse Bascom Slemp on August 20, 2004; her parents Carl and Anna; and all five of her half siblings Carl, Leroy, Junior, Russell and Myrtle.
Left to treasure her memory are her children Susie (Doug) Cook of Plymouth, IN and their children Brian Cook and his son Logan Cook of Plymouth, IN, Matthew (Natalie) Cook of Davenport, IA, Samantha Cook of Valparaiso, IN; Steven (Debra) Slemp of Plymouth, IN and their children Stephanie (Brent) Kinney of Mason, OH, and Hilary (Ryan) Brown of Oklahoma City, OK; Sandy (Carl) Fitz of Osceola, IN and their children Erik Zahm of Mishawaka, IN, and Ty Zahm of Granger, IN, Matt Fitz of South Bend, IN, Aaron (Meghan) Fitz and their children Landon and Mady of Granger, IN; and Shelia (Michael) Smith of Plymouth, IN and their children Darren (Christine) Smith and their son Asiel of Newberg, IN and Allison (Seth) George of Denver, CO.; numerous other family members and friends will also treasure her memory. The family welcomes you to attend the visitation for Millie at the Immanuel Lutheran Church at 6835 Union Rd, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563 on Saturday, 1st of June, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and the services starting at 1 PM. Burial will follow at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery on the church grounds. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church at 6835 Union Rd, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563 for the benefit of Quiet Quilters.
Ken Fox says
I am sorry for the loss of your mom Slemp family. She was a great lady and was a very good friend to my mom for a long time, but especially late in life.
This is a tough time I know, but your mom and dad are together again and that is a very good thing.
You’re in my prayers
Ken
Nell Newman says
I am so very sorry about Mildred’s passing. I so much enjoyed watching my dad and Chelse sit at the kitchen table and talk about their growing up years. They always compared their lives and I remember that I share a birthday with Susie, Chelse’s daughter. Mildred was so sweet to visit my mom after the death of both their husbands. I have never known a family that made such an effort to stay in touch with their Lee County roots. Great memories of my parents and your parents.
Tamela Voreis says
So sorry for your loss to the Slemp family. Millie was a beautiful person. Always smiling and an amazing laugh. What a treasure.
Doug & Tami Voreis
Norma Young says
So sad to learn of Millie’s passing, please accept my sincere sympathy, she will be missed very much.
Karen Drake says
My sympathy to the Slemp family. May the love and support of family and friends give you strength during this sad time.
I will miss Millie when our group, The Quiet Quilters, meet each week.
Karen Drake
Bremen, IN
Oak, Pattie, Hazen & Kyra Noell says
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Slemp family. Someone so special can never be forgotten.
Lorna Shively says
Slemp family,
I’m sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Your family is in my family’s thoughts and prayers.
Lorna (Nifong) Shively
Toni Foote says
Steve, Deb & the entire Slemp family,
Rick& I are so saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. May you find comfort in precious memories.
Hug,
Rick & Toni
Phil and Karen Samuelson says
Susie, Steve, Sandy, Shelia, and family…
Our prayers are with you all…. the peace of knowing God’s love can comfort, but there will always be loss. Millie was such a wonderful and delightful person. I will never forget her smile, her contagious laugh, her reading, and all the haircuts she gave us in your upstairs kitchen. Millie would always say ” people pay a lot to get your hair color… what blonde hair! I can think of only one time I remember her a little “ticked” at us… and that was when we carefully dumped about 100 rolls of toilet paper in your trees! We all are so lucky… being raised by great parents in a wonderful location and time. Peace be with you all.