Maggie Millender's Obituary
Maggie Millender Obituary
Maggie Millender, a woman of exceptional character trustworthy, diligent and hardworking. Her generosity knew no bounds. Skillful, wise council, capable, caring and kind. The daughter of AC and Cephor (Roseborough) Morris led by example, demonstrating menthe in character and action. Always guided by her values which promoted goodness and love. She possessed a nurturing spirit, defined by a quiet selflessness. Everything revolved around family. We were her top priority, the core of her life's purpose.
Sunday, June 5, 1938, Maggie was born in Batesville Mississippi. She and her siblings, Archie (transitioned), Allie, Mary, Darlene (transitioned), Phillip (transitioned) and Latona were all raised in Harvey, IL. As a young girl, she was a homebody who cleaned house all the time. A quality she carried with her throughout her entire life. Her Mom's sister, Aunt Daisy was instrumental in getting her out the house. Riding the L to downtown Chicago to often go shopping enhanced her love for fashion. Their adventures and site-seeing left a trail that she would follow one day.
Maggie sang in her church choir at Second Baptist. Bringing a melodious soprano voice with distinct vibrato. She belonged to the Rose of Sharon organization where they supported the community. She found out early in life that Gods' principle of giving gives back ow out the house but still real close to home, Maggie met her one and only. A good looking fella named Charles who was visiting his Aunt Gladys a block or two over. He told the story of how he found his good thing, "A Good Love". They were committed to family, even though struggling seasons. Raising and educating their children: Anthony, Allegra and Alan. Building and dreaming, laughing and weathering storms together. Not only did their work ethics match, their desire to be good stewards with their time, treasures and talents synched. Every spring they couldn't wait to wash windows. It was a joint effort and it looked like they enjoyed doing it. She took the inside and he the outside.
Maggie worked downtown at Harris (BMO) Bank, retiring after 20 years. Her hubby of Gr years took her to work every day before he went to his daytime job. Life was hectic and busy. Their commitment to each other and their family made it look easy. After raising their children, Mom and Dad immensely enjoyed traveling with their sisters, brothers and in-laws. They also cherished the time on the road with just the two of them. All they needed was each other and a little Johnnie Taylor. Their love and commitment reached a new plateau when they welcomed grandchildren into their lives: Antoinette, Andrew, Andrea, Alan, Awrian, Ashton, Alec, AC and Alexis; Great grandchildren: Amani, Coby Jai, Alex, Dallas, Cam, Amiya and Cade. The joy of seeing their family grow brought a deeper sense of fulfillment. Their bond only strengthened as they watched the legacy of love they built continue to thrive through the generations.
Giving, with a soft-spoken voice, her style and grace embraced every moment she lived. Radiating a quiet confidence that enchanted and empowered her family, friends and
anyone she met. She was a peacemaker and a vessel of encouragement always reminding us to, "just let it go". If throwing a pity party, she would say,
"Don’t go and if you're already there, leave.
Nobody else is coming. In a tough situation, "Bide your time". "Think"!"Get a plan, wait and execute it". Don't waist time being jealous of others. You want something, work for it,
go get it yourself. "It's more than one way of skinning a cat". "One monkey don't stop no show". "Education is the key to open closed doors." "Anything can be fixed up."
"Don't go beyond the danger zone, won't come back from that." Oh, so many "Lessons from Momma,"; simply priceless life.
Our Mom, Maggie maximized the quality of her life by being a loving, righteous person and a BIG giver. She was a mover and a shaker who got things done, her way. A childhood friend once said, your Mom is the President and your Dad is the VP but he doesn't know it. Because she lets him believe he is the President. They moved from a beautiful home in Harvey. Bought a new, bigger, more beautiful home in South Holland in their Go's. She needed more room for her grandchildren. Anything and everything for the kids. In the new house she wanted to knock walls down, move doors and more. He would say, Baby, we not doing that!!!! When family and friends came over, he would smile and say, look how we knocked that wall down and moved these doors. (LOL) Their love story continues not just in the memories they leave behind but in the legacy they have built. A legacy that will live on in the hearts of us, their children, grans, great grans and everyone whose lives they touched. To God Be The Glory. They are back together again.
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