Mildred Leona Stewart, 85 of Monticello, passed away with her family at her side on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells.

Millie was born April 1, 1936, in Alvin the daughter of Lester and Nellie McDonald Woodard.

She married Arnie Wilken and they had four children, Nancy Harrison (Urbana), Vicky Jones (Champaign), Rick Wilken (deceased) and Janiece Robinson (deceased). She married Wade Stewart October 26, 1985 in Uvalde, Texas. He survives.

Along with her husband, Wade, she is survived by her two daughters, Nancy Harrison and Vicky Jones; 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Millie attended Armstrong High School. She was employed by J.M. Jones, Champaign and as a hotel manager for the Holiday Inn, Uvalde, Texas before moving to Hoopeston in 1994 and to Monticello in 2018.

She enjoyed crossword puzzles, crocheting and sewing. Millie also enjoyed teaching Sunday School and the Women's Fellowship of the Nazarene Church, Hoopeston. Her great joy was being in Uvalde, Texas. She also loved her pets, especially Daisy.

Memorials may be made to Faith in Action, 1115 N. State Street, Monticello, IL 61856.

Services are pending at Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.