MILDRED BAGWELL COCOA Mildred G. Bagwell, 87, of Cocoa, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Walker "BilI" Bagwell, in 1998. Born in Easley, South Carolina, on October 23, 1920, she was the daughter of James and May Condrey Ravan, and the stepdaughter of Lillian Holder Ravan. Mrs. Bagwell worked in South Carolinas textile mills before moving with her family to Cocoa in 1958. She was a member of the Clearlake Baptist Church. As a young woman, she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was her family's matriarch, a dedicated mother and constant presence in the lives of her grandchildren. She was known by all she met for her sense of humor, quick wit, and unconditional love. Mrs. Bagwell is survived by her children, Sondra Thibideau (Ray), James Bagwell (Ada), and Betty Garrett (Mark); her grandchildren, Joey (Phyllis), Michelle (Paul), Angie (Mike), Shawn, Chris (Mary Ann), Ryan, Dusty, Jason, Jeff, and Jeremy (Ashley); and her great grand children, Amanda, Chelsea, Reyn, Walker, Lauren, Ashley, Tyler, Tanner, Bronte, Aidan, Breana, Logan, and Hayley. Mildred was preceded in death by four sisters, Alma, Edna, Etta Mae, and Faye; and two brothers, Ralph, and Boyce. She is also survived by her sisters, Kitty Fulbright (Click), Ruth Major, Dot Franklin (Ron), Edith Stidmon (Gary), and Gail Roberts (James); her brothers, Jack and Bill Ravan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bagwell is also survived by her beloved dog, Shiloh. The family will receive friends on Thursday September 25, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Florida Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 5950 South US Highway #1, Rockledge, FL, 32955. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 26, 2008 at 4 p.m., at the Funeral Home Chapel, with interment to follow at Florida Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be received by Florida Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be sent to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice Care Center, 110 Longwood Ave, Rockledge, FL 32955.