Birth: 1907-03-14, Duluth, MN
Death: 1989-02-21, Elkhorn, WI
Buried in Uniondale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA

Children: Sue Elizabeth McGough, Donnell Marshall McGough

Father: Southwick, DeWitt Charles
Mother: Hackett, Minnie Effie

Mildred Southwick, affectionately known as "Millie," was born into the welcoming arms of Dewitt and Minnie Effie Southwick as their fourth child in Duluth, Minnesota. From an early age, Millie's musical talents shimmered brightly; she was a prodigy, beginning her piano lessons at the tender age of three, perched on her mother's lap.

Tragedy struck when Millie was just eleven, as her mother passed away. Despite this heartbreak, her musical journey continued, and by twelve, she was playing piano for her local church. Her path took a turn when her father remarried, leading her to relocate to Evanston, Illinois, with her sister Louise and her family. During these challenging times of the Great Depression, Millie's resilience shone through. She secured a job at Marshall Fields in Chicago, selling gloves - a job that would serendipitously intertwine her path with Jean McGough, a friendship that would eventually lead her to her future husband, Marshall McGough.

Millie and Samuel Marshal McGough's union was celebrated in Waukegan, Illinois. As they started their family, Millie embraced her role as a full-time wife and mother, deeply involved in her children's school life and active in the PTA. Her musical talent continued to be a beacon in her life, as she played for school assemblies, nurturing not just her own family, but her community with her artistry.

In 1949, the McGough family moved to Washington, Pennsylvania, where Millie honed her skills as a seamstress, upholsterer, and added wallpapering and furniture refinishing to her impressive repertoire. With her children grown, Millie and Marsh moved to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1952, opening a new chapter of travel and exploration, which Millie thoroughly enjoyed.

However, life's pendulum swung back in 1957, bringing them back to Washington, Pennsylvania. With Marsh frequently away and her children pursuing their own paths, Millie's life returned to a quieter routine. Challenges surfaced in the 1960s with Marsh's health and Millie's discovery of a spinal deformity, which explained her unique posture while doing household chores.

In 1963, Millie's fierce spirit was exemplified in her battle against the local authorities, earning her the nickname "The Mouse that Roared." She successfully sued the Chief of Police and the City of Washington over a land fill issue, demonstrating her unwavering determination and courage.

After Marsh's passing in 1967, Millie continued to live independently until the early stages of Alzheimer's disease made it necessary for her to move in with her children. As her condition progressed, the family made the difficult decision to place her in Lakeland Nursing Home near Don in Wisconsin, where she lived until her passing in 1989.

Millie Southwick's life was a tapestry of music, family, resilience, and courage. Her legacy, enriched by her talents and her indomitable spirit, continues to inspire those who knew her and those who hear her story.

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