Mildred Grayson Applegate, 88, of Tollesboro, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at Meadowview Regional Hospital in Maysville.
She was born February 4, 1935, in Lewis County, to the late Frank and Nellie Dryden Grayson.
Mildred attended Happy Hollow Union Church for 61 years and loved going to church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, playing the piano, playing games, and spending time with her husband.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Tolliver T.B. Applegate; special niece, Debbie (Larry) Doyle; granddaughter, Kayley McCain; great-granddaughter, Kinley McCain; seven brothers, Sam (Mary) Grayson of Mt. Washington, Pennsylvania, Andrew Grayson, David (June) Grayson, and Phillip (Lisa) Grayson, all of Maysville, Steven (Susie) Grayson of Kenton Town, Paul Grayson of Lakeworth, Florida, and Mike (Donna) Grayson of Tollesboro; two sisters, Martha Wilson of Boyton Beach, Florida, and Mary Ester Moore of Burtonville; along with many family and friends who will sadly mourn her passing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Grayson Jr.; and two sisters, Ruth Gerike and Carolyn Johnson.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Happy Hollow Church, Tollesboro with Bro. Terry Moore, Bro. Mark Hardin, and Bro. Bryan Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Happy Hollow Cemetery in Tollesboro.
Friends may visit from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2023, at Tollesboro Funeral Home and after 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Happy Hollow Church.
Brent Applegate, Kenny Gerike, Larry Doyle, Terry Moore, Tracy Cassidy, and Chase Garrison will serve as pallbearers.
Tollesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for all arrangements for Mrs. Mildred Grayson Applegate.
Condolences may be sent to globefamilyfc.com.
