Maggie

Mcmillan

Maggie L. McMillan was born on October 5, 1931, in Camden, AL and later became a resident of Prichard, AL. She departed this life on Monday, January 15, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Lillian America; her husband of 63 years, R.C. McMillan; and her four brothers William, Henry, Richard Jr.,and Sammy D. America.Maggie America believed in the value of Family and married RC McMillan on August 27, 1950.

From this union, she leaves 8 children to cherish her memories Classy (Jay) Preston, Carolyn (Angelo) Jackson, Brenda (Robert) Neal, Linda (Juan) Warren, Frederick McMillan, Trudy (Harold) Ward, Cederick McMillan, and Anthony (Carla) McMillan; 5 sisters-in-law Mildred Washam, Margert McMeans, Betty Lambert, Rutelia America and Francina America; 1 brother-in-law Langston Johnson; 17 grandchildren; and numerous
great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was an exceptional caregiver and worked for Union Oil of California for 25 years to help support her family.

Many members of the Johnson and McMillan families lived at "219" because she had a compassionate heart and there was always room for one or two more! Through her mother Lillian America's wisdom and demonstrated example of being a disciple of Jesus Christ, Maggie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and grew into a woman of Faith who loved Worshiping and Praising Almighty God. During her transition, her final prayer was "I want to be with Jesus." She was a member of Greater Union Baptist Church and New Birth Community Church however she spent the majority of her spiritual life at True Light Missionary Baptist Church. As an active disciple, she witnessed and shared many acts of kindness with others. She was known by loved ones as a behind the scenes quartet singer, always willing to give "Lee Williams" a little back up, especially on "Cooling Water". Mrs. Maggie was a Fashion Queen who was inspired to dress for Jesus. Her designer
hats and entrance to worship caused heads to turn because she truly dressed for success!

Known to cherish live plants and Flowers because she believed they enhanced all environments with natural beauty, her green thumb was evident by the beautiful plants that filled her home. Mrs. Maggie beautified physical environments. She gave people a loving space (her
kitchen table) to share stories over deliciously cooked soul food. She was a great listener and always spoke of the goodness of God and the power of His Word. Mrs. Maggie was a true nurturer of the mind, body, and soul. To God be the Glory.

Visitation will be held at Truelight Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM until the 11:00 AM funeral service. Interment will take place in the Pinecrest Cemetery Dauphin Island Parkway Mobile, AL.