Mildred Morley Seely passed away at the age of 101 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. With the support of family and loved ones she was able to remain in her own home until her passing on January 8, 2005. She was the 11th child born to HanCena Hansen and Amasa Allen Morley on August 9, 1903. She was the great-granddaughter of Isaac Morley Sr. and enjoyed a rich pioneer heritage. She married Ray Edwin Seely in the Manti Temple on January 4, 1922. They were devoted to each other and moved in the same shadow until Ray’s passing in May of 1981. They had eight children. Millie had a wonderful positive attitude and was always “super duper”. She was a member of the LDS church, serving in Primary and Relief Society organizations and a visiting teacher for many years. She was a hard worker and enjoyed her home and beautiful yard. Mildred enjoyed doing handwork and made many beautiful crocheted items. She was the famous “pizza lady” at her son, Terrel’s, grocery store in Mt. Pleasant and worked there until she was 97 years old. She was featured in a Cream o’Weber TV commercial. Her great loves were her husband and family and clothes. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons, Robert and Cherron. She is survived by Velores (daughter-in-law), Miriam (Kenneth) Young, Norma (Boyd) Larsen, Marlane (Bruce) Harless, Marilyn (David) Sorensen, Sue Ann (Roger) Croshaw, and Terrel (Glenda) Seely. She has 32 grandchildren, 58 great-grand-children, and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Mother loved and was grateful to all those who served her. Our gratitude to hospice for their support. Friends and family may call Tuesday, January 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Rasmussen Mortuary, 96 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant and on Wednesday, January 12 from 9:30-10:30 at the Mt. Pleasant LDS 4th Ward, 49 South State, Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will follow at 11:00. Interment will be at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on January 9, 2005
