Mildred Ann Puryear was

born May 3, 1949 to the

late Charlie and Susie

Muse in Tappahannock,

Essex County, VA. Our

Heavenly Father called her

home to take her rest on

Monday, May 16, 2022.

Mildred was preceded in

death by her sons Kenneth

& Lamont, her two sisters.

Barbara-Jean & Mary-Ruth,

and her grandson

Damonte. Mildred, affectionately

known as Mil was educated

in the Millers Tavern

County Public School

System.

She later relocated to Baltimore, MD in spring of 1975 where she

met and later married Fred Puryear in 1980. Mildred and Fred

worked hard and successfully formed their trucking company, F&M

Puryear Transportation Inc.

Receiving mass amounts of awards & certificates from the school

systems, Mildred was a proud participant in helping all kids, but

mainly her granddaughter, Shawndra. She was loved by everyone

and was very passionate when it came to helping others, she was

the greatest.

Mildred was always hosting holidays and cookouts at her home. As

long as good music was playing, she was alright, especially Aretha

Franklin. She loved food, shopping and most of all, spending time

with her family. Mildred was the epitome of a woman. Her hair and

nails were always laid! She loved her a red lip! She was a true diva!

Mildred leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband, Freddie

Puryear, her loving and devoted daughter Melissa Muse; Kellie

(Wayne), Freddie Jr. (Kellie) and honorary son, Shaun; her special

true-hearted granddaughter, Shawndra; honorary big grandson,

Derrick, great-grandson, Jaylen, great-granddaughter, Demi; best

friend, Shirley Smith; four sister in laws, Grace, Alease, Maggie &

Martha; one brother in law, Walter; four nieces, Janet, Karen,

Sharon & Jackie; three nephews Donnie, Daryl & Michael. A host

of great nieces, nephews and a loving bunch of family & friends