Obituary for Mildred L. Paugh

          Mildred L. Paugh, age 101, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 6:57 PM at the Sunrise of Gahanna, surrounded by her family.

           Mildred was born in Ada to Ellis and Blanche (Point) Parker on March 26, 1922.  She married C. Roger Paugh on August 5th, 1945 and lived in Harrod together until his passing on February 1st, 1999.  Mildred is survived by her son, Leslie Paugh, grandchildren, Jennie (Chad) Davidson, Chrissie (Tim) Griggs, Todd (Jen) Paugh and five great-grandchildren, Mikaela Davidson, Zach Griggs, Chloe Griggs, Ben Davidson and Baylen Griggs.  Mildred also had a second family in the Richardsons, Bud, Mary, Kary, Brad, Amy and Cory along with their spouses, children and grandchildren.  

           Mildred worked for Clevenger Company of Lima for thirty-three years. Her massive garden and numerous flower beds were a few of her passions.  An avid baker and cook, she’ll be remembered for her carnation cookies, Texas sheet cake, potato salad, coleslaw and many other treats.  In her later years, she quilted numerous blankets for friends and family which will be treasured always. You could always find Mildred watching birds either out the front window or on the back porch.  She was famous for having chocolate for any kids that came to visit.  In her last years, she lived at Sunrise Assisted Living in Gahanna, Ohio where she was known for her love of bacon, chocolate, olives and Pepsi.

           To say she will be missed is an understatement.  A special thanks to the staff at Sunrise who loved and cared for her these last four years.  And to Hospice of Central Ohio, our deepest thanks for caring for her and loving her like family.  Donations can be made in her honor to the Harrod Volunteer Fire Department or Hospice of Central Ohio.       

            Funeral services will begin at 12:00 PM on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger with Pastor Don Clinger officiating.  Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Westminster.             

            Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, November 3rd at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger.       

            Memorial contributions may be to the Harrod Volunteer Fire Department and/or the Hospice of Central Ohio.