Mildred Gardner Back

August 30, 1933 - December 10, 2021

Mildred Back, age 88, a resident of Lick Branch in Salyersville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Paintsville ARH Medical Center in Paintsville, Kentucky. Mildred was born August 30, 1933 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late George Washington Gardner and Minnie Dyer Gardner Ritter. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Back, whom she married March 15, 1949, step father, Skip Ritter, sons, Billy Jo Back, Harry Dean Back, sister, Mary Taulbee, brother in laws, Lonnie Taulbee, Silas Cole, brothers, Carlos Gardner, James Gardner, sisters in law, Bonnie Gardner, Francis Gardner. Mildred was a member of the Bethlehem to Calvary Church of God in Salyersville, Kentucky. She was a valuable member to her family and community. Those left to mourn includes daughter, Connie Sue Roark and husband Gordon of Salyersville, Kentucky, sons, Ralph Back and wife Merlene of Salyersville, Kentucky, Garry Back and wife Linda of Salyersville, Kentucky, grandchildren, Sabrina Arnett, Justin Roark, Allison Back, Kimberly Stickler, David Lee Back, Jeffery Back, great grandchildren, Katie Arnett, Austin Back, Alex Back, Devon Back, James Lee Back, Brianna Lynn Stickler, Avery Stickler, great-great grandchild, Louis Own Espeban, Andi Williams, Bobbi Fisher, a host of family and friends who love and miss her. Funeral services for Mildred Back will be conducted Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM here from the chapel of the Salyersville Funeral Home. Clergy Johnny Reed will deliver comforting words on the day of service. Interment will follow in the Gardner Cemetery on Lick Branch in Salyersville, Kentucky. The family will welcome friends Sunday, December 12, after 12:00 PM and anytime prior to funeral services. The family requests masks be worn for public safety. The Salyersville Funeral Home is entrusted with the care and services.