Mildred “Millie” Barrow passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, May 13, in Fort Worth, Texas, following a brief hospital stay. She was surrounded by the love of family and the beautiful memories of a life fully lived.
Millie was born on March 23 in Celeste, Texas, on the family farm to Woodrow and Pauline Townsend. She was the middle of three sisters and spent her childhood in Greenville, Texas, where life was simple, joyful, and centered around family and friends. Those early years gave her a lifelong appreciation for community, adventure, and the importance of loving people well.
During her high school years, Millie proudly served on the Flash drill team. It was also in Greenville where she met the love of her life, Ron Barrow, while he was “dragging” Lee Street. For Millie and Ron, it was love at first sight. They were married on September 2, 1961 at Park Street Baptist Church in Greenville and began building a beautiful life together filled with love, laughter, hard work, and cherished memories.
