Mildred May Dragoo

Mildred May Dragoo, 85 of Billings, passed away, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at St. Vincent Healthcare.

The daughter of Frank and Beulah Rogers, Mildred was born April 18, 1926 at Howard MT. She was the third of twelve children helping raise her six youngest brothers and sisters.

She married Christopher Clyde Dragoo in Billings in May, 1945. He preceded her in death in 1989.

As the matriarch, she doted on her family. Energetic, feisty, and never resting, she enjoyed baking, gardening and fishing. Baking and gardening were her gifts to family, neighbors, nurses and friends.

Survivors include four children, Tom Dragoo of Billings, Loretta (Richard) Fisher of Cresson, TX, Shirley (Matt) McDonnell of Billings and Cody (Patty) Dragoo of West, TX, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and 6 brothers and sisters, Frank Rogers, Donald Rogers, Betty Taylor, Judy Rogers, and Beverly Barta. Also surviving is Alice Holt, her sister in Spirit.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, six brothers and sisters, Bill, Bob, Butch and Jack Rogers, Janice Koch and Bonita Green.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 9am Tuesday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rocky Mountain Hospice.

Remembrances

Tom, Loretta, Shirley and Cody:
I was saddened to hear that your mother has passed away.
I remember our trips to Montana and Aunt Millie's good cooking. She always loved to good fishing with us whenever we visited.
I know you are a close family and I am hoping those good times and wonderful memories will bring you comfort in the days and months ahead.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Debra Dragoo Davis
(Earl's Daughter)
Bellevue Nebraska

So sorry to hear about your mother's passing.
One of our greatest memories was the time when Vicki and I took my parents on a trip to Yellowstone Nat. Park and came by to see you folks. Our son Darren was about 6 yrs old at the time. Clyde came out to meet us and Darren said "Look daddy a real live Cowboy" He also got to ride a horse there for the very first time. Your mother then made sure we all had a drink and something she had baked.
You were so lucky to have her for 85 yrs. I know she will be greatly missed.
May the Higher Power of your understanding grant you Peace and Strength in this difficult time in your lives!
Victoria & Dean C. Dragoo
[s/o Johnnie Franklin (Jack) Dragoo]
Darren C. Dragoo
Michelle R. Dragoo
Devan T. Dragoo
Kevan M. Dragoo

Bev, Loretta and families
So sorry of hear of your loved ones passing. Loretta, I remember the times I went to your home and your mom was always so cheerful.
May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you have of her. God Bless.
Waneeta (Brockel) Farris

Tom & Family

So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. May the memories you have of her
help to sustain you in the days to come.
Deepest Sympathies from my family and I.

Ken Simon
Plentywood, MT

 

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