Mildred Holman Groce

Ms. Mildred Holman Groce, age 77, of Celina, TN, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Livingston Regional Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Upton-Hay Funeral Home with Odell Braswell officiating and interment to follow in the Perkins Cemetery in Cumberland County, KY. Visitation with the family will be Friday, July 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. until time for the service.

She was born on Monday, May 2, 1949, to the late Rettie (Wyatt) and Alexander Holman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Hubert Junior Groce; son, Lance Wright; sisters, Ruby Groce, Alyne Holman, Belle Garrison, and Betty Crawford; brothers, Harold and Lester Holman.

Mildred spent most of her adult life working as a cashier, the last several years she worked at Dollar General Store where she received the nickname Millie. She was always so sweet, helpful and kind to customers.

She enjoyed reading, however she loved being outdoors the most.

She is survived by her daughter, Chrystal Hope Moore (Billy); son, Gary Paul Branham; grandchildren, Cody Arnold, Dacey Branham, Kaylee Wright, Katelyne Wright, Khloe Wright, Nevaeh Boehm, Lexi Owen, Casey Biggs, Amber Moore, and Shianne Brown; great grandchildren, Serenity Arnold, Reagan Arnold, Millie Arnold, Lainey Arnold, Landon Biggs, Easton Biggs, Bayleigh Biggs, Bryce Brown, Maci Brown, and Nathan Johnson; brother, Grady Holman; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors that will mourn her passing.

The Upton-Hay Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ms. Mildred Holman Groce.