Mildred Peters Hummel, 85, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Elk River Health and Nursing Center in Fayetteville.

A graveside funeral service was held Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens.

Mildred was born on June 23, 1938, in Jonesboro, Tenenssee, to the late William Peters and Thelma Taylor Peters. She enjoyed working with her roses, canning, and collecting dolls.

Survivors include her children, Belinda (Marcus) Schrimsher, Jeff (Angela) Hummel, James (Lara) Hummel, and Debra (Thomas) Cooper; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Violet Thompson, William (Sharon) Peters, and Jackie (Joe) Rainwater; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Richard Hummel; and siblings, Jack Peters, Kenneth Peters, Gladys Rowe, Loretta Rodifer, Sara Woodfin, and LeRoy Peters.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mildred Peters Hummel.