Obituary

Mildred McClendon Eldridge

October 14, 1938 — November 13, 2026

Mildred McClendon Eldridge was born on October 14, 1938 and passed away peacefully on November 13, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was known as Maw Mil to all who knew her. Mildred married the love of her life, Allen, in 1957. They spent their life together raising their children and running their dairy. She was a member of Lewiston Baptist Church and dearly loved her little church. She enjoyed making baby quilts and burp cloths. She loved her flowers, and she also loved to bake. She was especially known for her famous lemon cake. But the thing she was the most proud of was her family. Especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Tammy McDaniel (Scott), Traci Morris (Cory), Kristy Strickland (Chris); Grandchildren: Dwayne Eldridge (Bevin), Orry Eldridge, Allen Eldridge (Parker), C.J. Simpson (Cassie), Dalton Simpson (Lucy), Ciara Simpson (Jared), Kalyn Watson (Tyler), Kevin McDaniel (Hannah), Brian Allen Hyde (Torrie), Blake Hyde (Sierra), Blair Stokes (Dakota), Caleb Morris, Eli Strickland (Karley), Cooper Strickland and Lola Strickland; Great Grandchildren: Allen Wayne Eldridge, John Michael Eldridge, Gabe Simpson, Brennan Simpson, Rhett Simpson, Waylon Simpson, Toni Kate Simpson, Lundyn Simpson, Talen Watson, Kade Watson, Tobi Watson, Alivia McDaniel, Ava McDaniel, Charlie Kate Hyde, Zeke Hyde, Kady Jane Hyde, Rowan Hyde, Finley Hyde, Jaxon Stokes, Amelia Love Stokes, Jed Morris and Jake Morris.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Allen Eldridge, daughter, Tina Eldridge, son, Michael Eldridge, grandson, Dusty Eldridge, her parents, Herman and Myrtle McClendon, brother George McClendon and sister and brother-in-law Lucille and Russell Stringfield.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Aston Court of McComb and especially to Compassus Hospice for the compassion and wonderful care they provided during this difficult time.

Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. Cory Morris. Interment Lewiston Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Eldridge, C.J. Simpson, Brian Allen Hyde, Blake Hyde, Eli Strickland, Cooper Strickland, Orry Eldridge, and Allen Eldridge. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lewiston Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.