Mildred Sedwick

Age 90, Luray, Va.

Mildred Sedwick, 90, passed away at home on Friday, December 17, 2021. Mildred was born on November 15, 1931 in Baltimore, Md., and was the daughter to the late Phillip W. and Dorothy Printz Brown. 

She was employed at Vepco Power Co. in Alexandria, Va. When Mildred moved back to Luray she was a part-time secretary at St. Mark’s, then went on to work for First National Bank, formerly known as Jefferson National Bank, from which she retired as an Administrative officer. She then worked at the Car and Carriage Gift Shop and was a supervisor for 13 years. Mildred was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church of Luray. 

On October 28, 1950, she married, Lester “Bud” Sedwick, who preceded her in death on July 28, 2009.

Mildred is survived by a daughter; Regina  Sedwick Straka and husband, Joe of Luray, two sisters; Ila Crum , Phyllis Armentrout, a brother; Bill Brown and wife, Bonnie, brother-in-law; Raymond L. Sedwick and wife, Barbara, sister-in-law Juanita Sedwick, 3 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 5 great-grandchildren and her longtime cat companion; “Barney.”

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother; Kenneth W. Brown.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The burial will be held at the Sedwick Family Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice 420 Neff Ave #110, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 or Page SPCA, PO Box 61 Luray, Virginia 22835.

Arrangements are being handled by the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, Va.