Mildred Elaine Birdwell

March 14, 1943 - September 28, 2017

Mildred Elaine Birdwell, 74, of Bristol, VA passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 28, 2017. She was born in Bristol, VA on March 14, 1943, a daughter of the late David and Rhodenia Johnson Fraction. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Joseph Birdwell, Sr. and a brother, David Fraction. She was a member of Lee Street Baptist Church and had worked at Raytheon for 33 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and going to church. Mildred is survived by her son, J. J. Birdwell and wife Lori LaClair of Bristol, TN; special daughter, Mattie Wilson of Bluff City, TN; four beautiful grandchildren whom she loved so much, Aislynn Hooper, Ian LaClair, Yssac LaClair, and Gio LaClair; two sisters, Rose Fraction and Thelma Foote both of Bristol, TN; one brother, Joe Fraction and wife Annie of Bristol, TN; one aunt, Madgelin Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m.on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Lee Street Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Dr. W. A. Johnson and Reverend William Reed officiating. A private committal service and inurnment will be held at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Lee Street Baptist Church, 1 Mary Street, Bristol, VA 24201.