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Mildred Berneice Mason

July 6, 1921 — June 19, 2014

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Visitation

Trinity United Methodist Church

Monday, June 23, 2014

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

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Funeral Service

Trinity United Methodist Church

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

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Interment

Friend Cemetery

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

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Mildred Berneice Mason

Mildred Berneice Bugg Mason was born on July 6, 1921 at the family farm near Vanduser, MO and died peacefully at her home in Oran on June 19, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Otto and Iva Bugg. She married Will Grant "Bud" Mason on December 13, 1939 and he preceded her in death after 40 years of marriage on March 1, 1979. Mildred was a graduate of Morley High School and Southeast Missouri State University where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Exceptional Child and a Master's Degree in Education Administration. She began her career in 1940 as a legislative clerk in Jefferson City. In 1943 she became principal and teacher at Hooe School, a one room school west of Oran. She then taught at Bryeans and Morley Schools before moving to the Oran Schools where she taught in the elementary school and established the first Special Education classroom in the area. She then accepted a position as special education instructor at Kelly High School and later became elementary principal. She retired in 1989 after spending 46 years in public school education. After her retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her friend Ilena Aslin and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid gardner, loved working in her yard and mowing the lawn. Mildred was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Oran, MO. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Broen of Lake Mary, FL, Nancy (Paul) Hale of Cape Girardeau, MO.; three grandchildren, Kelley (Tom) McHale of Lutz, FL, Tracy Broen of Orlando, FL, Brett (Brooke Taylor) Hale of Farmington, MO. and one great granddaughter, Caitlin McHale of Lutz, FL. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Patti Ann. Friends may call after 4p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Oran. Funeral service will be held at 10a.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the church with Rev. Stan Hargis officiating assisted by Rev. John Harth. Burial will follow at Friend Cemetery in Oran, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church in Oran, MO.

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