The Home Going Celebration Service for Sis. Mildred Crittenden. Mildred was a long-time member of Monroe Street Church of Christ in Chicago, IL, and worshiped at Minda Street Church of Christ when she moved to Abilene. For over 20 years she served young children and their families by providing childcare in her licensed family home. She was an avid fisherwoman and loved the great outdoors. She devoted much of her time and energy as an active member of the church. She was recently honored by the Church of Christ Ladies of Greater Chicago for being a pioneer in the Secret Sisters Ministry. This ministry started in the early seventies and now serves over 300 Christian women in the Chicagoland area. She also devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members, including her mother, brothers and sister.

Mildred was preceded in death her son George Paden, of Evanston, Ill. She is survived by her husband Norris Crittenden of 45 years and four children: Duane Paden, of Placitas, New Mexico; Charles Paden, of Indianapolis, Indiana; Earl Paden of Sacramento, California and Noreen White, of Abilene, Texas. She also is survived by over 20 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

We will miss this great Christian woman and soldier for the Lord.