The Legacy of Mildred Du’Mas:

Mildred Du’Mas was born In Cleveland, Ohio to the late Ollis and Maude Dumas. On

Monday, February 28, 2022, she slept away to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus

Christ.

Mildred attended all of her education needs in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a pillar in the community and did not hold back her opinion on voting, politics and things happening for the good of the neighborhood. That’s Our Mildred! She ran for a position as councilwoman for her community while working at General Electric for an extended period of time. That’s Our Mildred! Mildred was an infamous Barber that owned her beautifully decorated Barber Shop which was highly popular and always full. That’s Our Mildred!

After closing her barber shop, she opened Mildred’s boutique on Warrensville Rd to help

support her love for fashion, shopping and getting dressed every day! That’s Our Mildred! She loved her high heel shoes with her legs shown to the world. She used to wear high

heel shoes while mopping the floor as a teenager. That’s Our Mildred! One of her favorite places to shop was in New York City. Mildred took sewing classes at Murtis Taylor Recreational Center as she wanted to learn to make her own fashions! Mildred recently retired from the County Administration Building in downtown Cleveland. She is known for her candid nature, always in charge, keeping her property beautiful (even in

her Miss Parker biker shorts), her direct personality, her independence, her sassy demeanor, being a Fashionista, always sugar sharp, strong minded, and a proud mother and grandmother. That’s Our Mildred!

Mildred had a very devoted daughter In Jacqueline Sims and in her latter years, they became even closer friends. Mildred “did things her way” and was unapologetic about it. Jacqueline made sure that her mother did not want for anything and ensured quality time was spent always saying, “I LOVE YOU so much MOMMA!” She was Mildred’s only child and it was clear that she didn’t want anymore. That’s Our Mildred! She always stated that she loved having such beautiful grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was very proud of them all. That’s Our Mildred! Her grandchildren always looked forward to eating her candied yams and hot water

cornbread. She is also fondly remembered as Mama Mildred, Mildred and NOT Grandma or Grandmother, she would have a fit! That’s Our Mildred!

Mildred had a hard-working and focused spirit and endured all things in life because of her faith walk with the Lord. She was a businesswoman making sure her affairs were always in order and never accepted anything that didn’t align with her purpose and thoughts. That’s Our Mildred!

She had an unwavering faith and was a humble servant. She prayed without ceasing for all her loved ones. Mildred loved attending church until she was unable to do so anymore at Affinity Missionary Baptist Church. She intentionally spent time with her loved ones, attended the parties, graduations, cookouts and dancing the night away, rather music was playing or not. That’s Our Mildred!

Mildred is survived by her siblings; Leila Mabel Taylor and Carolyn Woodfork; her one very devoted daughter: Prophet Jacqueline Sims (Apostle Charles, Jr.). She cherished her loving grandchildren: Tiffany Warner (Willie, Jr.), Charita Mariner and Ebony Sims.

Mildred was blessed with eight great grandchildren: Willie Warner-Sims III, Raysean Dabney, Devinir Warner-Sims, Charles Sims III, Christian Warner, Robert Mariner, Jr., Jacqueline Mariner and Xavier Warner. In addition, she was very proud of her five great great grandchildren; Recardo, Devin, Quelyn, Ariyah and Micah. She is preceded in death by her niece Maudiece Woodfork and survived by her dear niece Terri Taylor, nephews Teddy Hogan, Gary Hogan and a host of cousins and countless others.

Mildred is now heavenly reunited with her mom-Grandma Dumas, Father-Grandaddy Dumas who she was looking at when she took her last breath. Her legacy and sassy spirit have forever touched her loved ones in special ways. Mildred is fondly remembered by so many and has been set free from pain and suffering and is resting in the arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That’s Our Mildred!