Mildred Franchelle Westlake, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Mildred was born on August 4, 1937 in Little Rock, AR to Samuel P. Ballowe and Mary Elizabeth (Parker) Ballowe. Mildred was married to the late Ronald W. Westlake in 1957. She is preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Sam Ballowe.
Mildred is survived by her children, Dawn (Martin) Hostetler of Bristol, Ronald W. (Rachelle) Westlake II, Norfolk, NE, and Denise (Kenny) Gullett of Edwardsburg, MI; 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild; brother, Fred (Susan) Ballowe of Goshen; sister-in-law, Jan Ballowe of Goshen and Uncle Doyne (Addeline) Parker of Elkhart.
Mildred drove forklifts for E.F.P. Corp for 27 years. She was the first female employee to work there. Mildred was a member of the Eastern Stars. She enjoyed reading, genealogy, antiques and books. Mildred enjoyed camping at her property in Harrietta, MI.
A graveside service for family will be at Prairie Street Cemetery, 401 W. Hively St. Elkhart.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Humane Society of Elkhart County, 54687 CR 19, Bristol, IN 46507.
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