She was born October 19, 1939, to James Austin Hitt Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Gordon Hitt in a country home within the Phoenix Community of Greenwood South Carolina. The Hitt home was full of love, music, and fun which was reflected by Mildred’s personality. Also, being raised in a Christian home and a lifelong member of First Damascus Baptist church firmly cemented her faith in Jesus Christ.

She had many interests and hobbies one in which was music. As a singer, guitarist, and song writer; Mildred was able to use these talents by joining the Cross Country Ramblers. The group gained local recognition for opening for Grand Ole Opry stars like Loretta Lynn, Stonewall Jackson, and Bill Anderson. Later in life, she would continue her passion for music by working with the youth band at First Damascus. She had a large capacity for caring from her days as a Candy Striper volunteering at Self Memorial Hospital; to caring for her aging mother. Mildred was truly a kid at heart and was always entertaining a host of nieces and nephews or children of family friends. Alice Mildred Hitt was truly a unique and a special person that had a major impact on every life she touched.

Surviving are one brother, Robert Fulton Hitt (Cynthia) of Bradley, one sister, Jeanette Tolbert of Greenwood and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by five brothers, William, Thomas, Marion, James “Buddy” and Lamar Hitt and two sisters, Inez Power and Emma Phelan.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 31 at 3 PM at First Damascus Baptist Church in Bradley with Rev. Mark Strickland and Rev. David Hitt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 2 to 3 PM Sunday at the church prior to the service.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to  First Damascus Baptist Church, 425 Damascus Church Road, Bradley, SC 29819.  Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com