Mildred Tomlinson
May 16, 1929 - July 26, 2010

Mildred G. Tomlinson, 81, of Huntington, died Monday, July 26, 2010 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral Liturgy will be held 10 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2010 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church by Monsignor Lawrence Luciana, Celebrant. Entombment will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. Mildred was born May 16, 1929 in New Britain, CT., daughter of the late Herbert L. and Mildred McCarthy Godschalk. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. Tomlinson Sr. Mrs. Tomlinson taught school for 50 plus years at various schools and the last 25 years at St Joseph Catholic High School in Huntington. She was also a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include her four children: James and wife Gerri Hall of Huntington, Dolly Wilcoxson and husband Bill of Aurora, CO, Christa Palmer and husband Douglas of Littleton, CO, and Donald W. Tomlinson and wife Amanda of Bristow, VA. Four step-daughters, Mary Jean, Martha, Elizabeth, and Barbara. Nine grandchildren, Shane Hall, Ashlee Potter, Kelly Monette, Cody Wilcoxson, Will, Hope and Piper Tomlinson and Diego and Lydia Palmer; 26 great-grandchildren; a brother, Herbert “Bud” Godschalk Jr. of Staunton, VA and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested memorial contributions be made to the St. Joseph Catholic High School of Huntington. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Klingel Carpenter Mortuary.