Ms. Mildred (Hinton) Grant

September 28, 1945 - November 7, 2017

Ms. Mildred Grant, 72, of University Park, IL; formerly of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at her home. Mildred was born on September 28, 1945 in Peoria to Jessie and Ella Wease (Underwood) Hinton. She was a Manual High School Graduate. She retired from Methodist Hospital after over 25 years of service. Mildred leaves to cherish her most precious memories five children; Pamela Grant, her caregiver, of University Park, IL, James Grant of Peoria, Malcolm (Andrea) Grant, Karen Grant and Tiffany Grant all of Arizona; three brothers, Elder Emmet (Ruby) Hinton and Earl Hinton both of Peoria and James (Carlis) Hinton of Gulf Port, MS and one sister, Vera Hinton of Bolingbrook, IL; 13 grandchildren; one great grandson; and a host of other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Charles C. Grant and two brothers, Joe and Jessie, Jr. Hinton. A funeral service will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, November 17, 2017 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 10 A.M. Host Pastor Alphonso Lyons, Jr., and Elder Emmet Hinton will officiate. Mildred will be laid to rest at Historic Springdale Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.