On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, Mildred Houston Gossett, lovingly known as “Gill” to her family, passed away peacefully at the age of 99.
Mildred was born to Iva Hosale and Harry Gossett on January 19, 1923 in Cheatham County, the fourth of nine children. He lived and worked in Clarksville most of his life. Since 2015, he has lived in Chattanooga to be near his only surviving sibling, his sister Pat.
Although Mildred never married, she lived a full life with family as her goal. She was a devoted daughter, sister and aunt to her eleven nieces and nephews. They brought him so much joy…he adored them all.
Mildred graduated from APSU with a BA in Education. While graduating, he went to work at “Ma Bell”, as a telephone operator. Mildred spent her entire career of more than 40 years with AT&T Telephone Company. By the time he retired, he had secured a management position with the company and moved to its location in Dickson, Tennessee.
Although her career took up most of her time, Mildred was involved in UMW at her church, was always in a book club, helped with the homeless ministry, and was a member of the work club , “The Pioneers”. She was also a great fashionista. Mildred was a lifelong member of Madison Street United Methodist Church in Clarksville.
Predeceased relatives: his parents, Iva and Harry Gossett; brothers, Harry Jr., Jim, Cully and Bob Gossett (Jackie); sisters, Barbara Gossett, Bet Clardy (Wesley), Nancy James (Jess); brother-in-law, Joe Smith; aunt, Cora Gossett (Tollie).
Surviving family members: sister, Pat Smith; sister-in-law, Thelma Gossett; five nieces; six nephews, plus several kisses and hugs.
The Rev. Harriett Bryan will officiate
A graveside service for family and friends will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Clarksville on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Mildred requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Madison Street United Methodist Church of the charity of your choice.
