WHEREAS, God in His infinite Wisdom has called Mildred Alean McKinley, most beloved citizen, to her eternal reward on February 22, 2018; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 10, 1931 in Grantham, North Carolina, Mildred was the beloved daughter of the late James and the late Eva Grantham McKinley. Mildred is proceeded in death by her two daughters, one son one brother and six sisters; and
WHEREAS, Mildred attended Shady Grove School in Wayne County. She accepted Christ at a young age and worshipped at Pleasant Union Church. She later became a member ofthe Apostolic House of Prayer and in 2003, faithfully served as General Mother at the Gospel Light Temple Church; and
WHEREAS, In 1946, Mildred married her soulmate, Eugene "Bud" Parks and blessed with seven children. While raising her family, Mildred worked at various jobs, including house work. She was employed at Wayne Manufacturing and R.G. Berry's of Goldsboro, NC for 11 years; and
WHEREAS, Mildred leaves to cherish her memories: her adored husband, Eugene; her children, Alean (Carlton) Jackson, Betty Forte, James Parks and Rosemary (Julius) Pigford; brothers, Robert (Velma), Jessie (Bernette), Carlton (Julia) and George (Cindy) and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and treasured friends. She leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Mildred touched the lives of all who knew her through her unconditional love and vivacious spirit. She will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved her; now, therefore
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and Members ofthe City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this eighteenth day of April, 2018, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mildred Alean McKinley; and
EMMA MITTS Alderman, 37th Ward
Be It Further Resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution will be presented to the family of Mildred Alean McKinley as a sign of our sympathy and good wishes.