Mildred A. Corriher

Mildred A. Corriher, formerly of Decatur Georgia and resident of Buford Georgia for the past thirty-six years, joined those of her family and friends who went before her in eternal peace on Sunday March 27th. Mildred was born in Mount Vernon New York to Durward and Hilda Adams on July 16, 1922. She moved with her family to Atlanta when she was five, graduated from Commercial High and went on to work for Southern Bell. Early in life she married Ridley McElroy and had her first son. Following WWII and associated years of uncertainty she met and married Ralph Corriher. Together they had two sons. She and Ralph found comfort and friendship in their close knit neighborhood in Decatur. After her sons were well on their way to their own lives she returned to school, graduating from DeKalb Tech with an L.P.N. diploma. Putting her new skills into action, she went to work at Moody Nursing Home in Decatur. She worked there a number of years, but was eventually drawn to a job in the offices of Diebold Inc. in Atlanta . The work there was a passion for her, but the social unrest in her neighborhood gave cause for concern. The family moved to Buford in 1975. She continued her employment with Diebold in their Gainesville office until her retirement. Not being one to just sit around, she then took a part time job at The Dam Store. Ultimately she and Ralph really retired and spent their remaining years together “on the lake”. Mom, Granny and Great Granny will be lovingly remembered by her three sons, Durward (Denise), Ralph Jr. and Samuel. Additionally she leaves seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren to carry on her legacy of unconditional love. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a sister Jean Cook of San Diego California, a brother Durward Adams Jr. of DeLand Florida, and lifelong friend and companion Harvey Downs of Atlanta. She left with the quote from “Little House on the Prairie”, “Remember me with smiles and laughter for that’s how I remember you. If you remember me with tears and sadness then don’t remember me at all.” A memorial service will be held in her honor at a later date. Her wish was that in lieu of flowers any remembrances be made in her name to the Buford Presbyterian Church.

Tributes

Mildred A. Corriher

March 27, 2011