Mildred Louise Rayl

Mildred Louise Sharp was born on February 2, 1939, in Anthony, Kansas to Charles Brian Sharp and Irene Estelle Crouse. She grew up in Hutchinson Kansas with her Stepbrothers Carl and Paul Loefke, an older brother Charles and a younger brother Gene. She loved her growing up years and the freedom that came with living in a small safe town. She loved to tag after her brothers and do all the adventures that they were involved in. The family moved to California the summer before Millie's Senior of High School, but the change was bearable because she was exchanging letters with the love of her life Ken Rayl who was serving in the Air Force in Korea. Ken returned from Korea and rode a bus all the way from Kansas to California and asked Millie to marry him. They were married on July 27,1957 in Hutchinson Kansas. They were blessed to have 3 children, Cyndi, Cheryl and David. The family was sealed as an eternal family on November 14, 1969. After many years of traveling with the Airforce Ken retired and they eventually made their way to Visalia. Millie loved spending time with her family camping, cooking, traveling and reading. Millie retired from work with Visalia Unified School district as the food service manager after many years of service. She loved serving in the Church of Jesus of Latter Day Saints and had a strong testimony of her worth as a daughter of God and the promise of Eternal families. Millie is survived by her daughter Cyndi Bickmore (Ken) Son David Rayl (Patricia), 8 grandchildren, Amberly, Lauren, Brianne, Katelyn, Makenda, Kenny, Cheramie and David Jr. and 19 great children . She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. Viewing will be held 9 AM - 10 AM Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 825 W Tulare Ave., Visalia. Prayer Service will follow at 10 AM - 11 AM Saturday, September 3rd, 2022. Graveside services will be held 9 AM - 10 AM Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Mildred Louise Rayl

February 2, 1939 - August 29, 2022