Harlingen, TX - Our Lord and Savior Jesus escorted our mother, Mildred Evelyn Nations Morrow to heaven on April 18, 2009.

She was born in Combes, Texas to Otha Andrew Nations and Miriam Lucille Rucker Nations on January 20, 1927. She graduated from Lyford High School and attended Texas A & I University in Kingsville, TX.

Mildred was a homemaker, gardener, and pre-K teacher. Although she was a very private and quiet, she was a true servant and counselor, unselfishly and tirelessly meeting the needs of many who were brought across her path.

She loved birds and animals, flowers and trees and revered all of God's Creation. She was the happiest when she was surrounded by her family and especially her grandchildren. She cherished her family and friends and was continually an intercessory prayer warrior. She faced life with vigor, courage, curiosity, and zealous faith - never doubting the faithfulness of God.

She was preceded by her parents; two brothers, Cmdr. Travis D. Nations, US Navy, retired of San Diego, CA and George Lloyd Nations of Houston, TX; and a sisterin law, Naomi (Polly) Nations of Houston, TX.

Mildred is survived by her children, Kathryn I. Quiat (Jerry) of Fort Worth, Texas; Clifford W. Morrow (Rebekah) of Lockhart, TX and Roy L. Morrow (Audrey) of Raymondville, TX; seven grandchildren, Kevin D. Pierce (Wendy) of Hot Springs, Ark., Kimberly L. Richter (Paul) of Denver, CO, Alexandra V. Federer of Fort Worth, TX, Garrett L. Morrow of Fort Worth, TX, Amanda E. Morrow of Raymondville, TX, Stephanie Orozco (Shawn) of Lockhart, TX, Ross Morrow of Lockhart, TX; and one great granddaughter, Rylee K. Pierce of Hot Springs, Ark.

Visitation will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Harlingen on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Wade Hood and Frank Dudley officiating. Burial will follow at Harlingen-Combes Cemetery in Combes.

Arrangements are with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.

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