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OBITUARY: Mildred Lavoice Krengel

March 30, 2026

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Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” – John 11:25-26

Mildred Lavoice (Gammons) Krengel passed away on March 27, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1929 to Joe and Bertha Temple Napier. Mildred was known for her smile, love for her family, and her 50+ years as a cosmetologist. She was also an active member of McFerrin Missionary Baptist Church. She labored in love for her family, church family, friends and clients for 96 years. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Philip Gammons, and her second husband, Robert Krengel. Brothers: Carvil, Cordell, RJ, Comus, Cornwell “Bud”, Donald, Harold & Bill Napier. Sisters: Overa Napier, Pauline Stinson & Wilma White. Half Brothers: Jimmy, Danny & Gordan Napier. Half Sisters: Barbara Wickwire & Ferell Napier.

Although she will be deeply missed, we take comfort in knowing she is basking in the Light of the King. “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31

She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis (Doug “Bubba”) Franklin. Granddaughters: Leigh Ann Brown & Amy (Nathan) Johnston. Great-Grandchildren: Kayla (Taylor) Cain, Makenzie (Christian) Patton, Madison (Clay) Gilbert, Kayla “Kay Kay” Johnston & Noah (Jacie Greer) Johnston. She is also survived by the true loves of her life, her Great-Great Grandchildren: Liam Cain, Ezra Patton, Nova Grayce Cain, Zane Elliott, Jude Patton, Aspyn Johnston & Baby Patton due July 2026. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to the staff of Charter Senior Living White House for their loving care and kindness to Mildred and her family throughout her illness, and to the members of MMBC for their continued prayers and support.

Service will be held at Austin and Bell Funeral Home in White House, TN on April 1, 2026. Visitation is from 11:00am – 1:00 pm with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm. The service will be officiated by Brother Jeremy Sisk and Brother Johnny Carver.

Active Pallbearers: Nathan Johnston, Taylor Cain, Christian Patton, Clay Gilbert, Noah Johnston & Liam Cain.

Honorary Pallbearers: Doug Franklin, Jerry Franklin, Darryl Napier, Randy Napier, Steve Napier, and Tim Napier.

In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask you to consider donating to the Dementia Society of America at https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate or McFerrin Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund at https://www.mcferrinmbc.com/giving.

A private family burial will follow at Pirtle Cemetery in Lafayette, TN.

ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com

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This obituary was published by Austin & Bell Funeral Home White House.