Mildred Vorhis Wheat, wife, mother, and Christian educator, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at her home in Nashville, Tenn.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Gerald Richard Wheat, four children, Don (Ann), Doug (Patti), Becky (Fred) and Debbie (Craig), nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren: Chris (Elizabeth), Katy (Peter), Adam (Nicole), Erin (Nick), Christine (Ryan ), Joel (Vita ), Alex, Jenny (Steven), Dan, and nine great grandchildren.
Born Mildred Rebecca Vorhis in Wheeling, W.Va., on April 23, 1931, to James Thompson and Rebecca Nesbitt Vorhis, she was the youngest of three daughters. She graduated from Coraopolis High School, Muskingum College, and finally Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education.
As the wife of a United Presbyterian minister and as a life-long Christian educator, she continued the family tradition of a life of Christian service in Wilkinsburg, West Middletown, New Concord, Belle Center, Washington Court House, Garden Memorial, and St. Marks in Washington D.C. That service continues today through her children and grandchildren.
Well known for her unfailing memory, keen insights, organizational skills, and her commitment to Christian education, she will be missed by all who knew her.
She will be cremated for interment at National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. A private family celebration of her life is planned. Condolences and sharing of thanks for her life may be sent to Gerald at 1710 Magnolia Boulevard #405, Nashville, Tennessee, 37212.