Mildred Irene Ewing

Obituary of Mildred Ewing October 31, 2022 Mildred Irene Ewing (née McBurnett) was born November 26, 1932 just outside of Porter, Oklahoma at Springhill. She landed in the middle of a big family that would continue to grow to 10 children plus their parents, George W. McBurnett and Monnie Lee (Bogardus) McBurnett. The family moved to Fort Gibson and then to Muskogee where Mildred spent her teen years. She loved Muskogee and, except for a two-year absence in Los Angeles, spent the rest of her life as a Muskogee resident. She married Henry Miller in 1950. From this marriage, Donna Sue, her first child was born in 1951. As life rolled forward, she returned to Muskogee, and as a single mother met Robert Carl Morrow, Jr. and fell in love. They married in 1955. From this marriage, Linda Marie, her second daughter was born in 1957. But as life once more rolled forward, she lost her love to a heart attack in 1958. And once again, was a single mother. Then in 1960, she married her third husband and found the third time to be a charm. She and Joe Bailey Ewing were married for 55 years. Joe’s memorial service was held on their 56th anniversary in 2016. From this marriage, Ricky Dale, her first son was born. In addition to her own children, she was also step-mom to Vance and Robert Carl III, and Donna Jo & Joe Wayne. Mildred loved being around her family and was, without doubt, their biggest supporter. It wasn’t long in life before the grandchildren started arriving. She made it know that her “Grandma Name” would be Meme. And to her dying day, told those she loved and cared about to call her Meme or Millie. After grandchildren came the great-grandchildren and then the great-great-grandchildren. Mildred had many jobs when she was younger but finally found her calling as a florist in 1968 when she started work at Bebb’s Flowers in Muskogee. Even though she worked in the Electric Supply Industry for a decade, she never stopped working as a florist. When covid descended upon us, she worked from home for Lakeland Florist, for whom she had worked for well over a decade after retirement. Everyone knew Meme’s schedule, even the great-grandchildren. Monday was her day off. Tuesday & Thursday were Pilates classes, Wednesday was spent cooking for Meals On Wheels, and Friday was working at Lakeland Florist. In her spare time, she was a seamstress/tailor that stood head and shoulders above the crowd. The number of wedding and prom dresses, baby outfits, quilts, mends & repairs, masterpieces from her mind, and anything else somebody would bring to her are uncountable. And her reputation for pies was beyond reproach. You were special if you got one. Mildred left us on Saturday October 29, 2022 after a head injury sustained at her home while working in the yard the preceding Thursday. She is survived by her children Linda Morrow Pruitt (Don) and Rick Ewing (Christine). Her step-children Vance Morrow and Donna Jo Cagle. Grandchildren Natasha Gates (Brad), Michael McDaniel (Tiffani), Josh Moody, Jenyfer Greer (Jody), Kelson Ewing (Amber), & Bailey Ewing. Grandson of her heart, Gerald Shores (Kiona). Step-grandchildren Chris Cooper (Camille), Betty Rose (Ron), Tara Myrter, Clint Ewing, Jason Ewing, and Travis Ohls, Scott Pruitt, Michelle Singleton (Will), April Adams (Brett), Trevan Morrow (Jennifer). And a number of well-loved great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Donna Sue Cowan, step-son Joe Wayne Ewing, step-son Robert Morrow III, and grandson Chad Moody. The family will receive friends from 4:30-7PM, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00a.m. on Wednesday November 2nd at Ash Street Baptist Church Muskogee (1521 Ash Street, Muskogee, OK 74403). Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cornerstone Funeral Home and Crematory, 1830 N York St, Muskogee, OK. Condolences can be made to the family at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com.

Mildred Irene Ewing

November 26, 1932 - October 29, 2022