Millie's life began October 16, 1936, in Missouri. When she was a child her family moved making Southwest Michigan their home. She worked for many years as a manager at Farmer Friday's. After Farmer Friday's closed she studied floral design and continued working as a florist for 22 years. Millie enjoyed filling her free time shopping, and going to breakfast and dinner club with the girls.

She leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory including: two daughters Tina Archie and Linda (Fred) Wheeler; three grandchildren Talissa (Russell) Toon, Fred Wheeler (Amy), and Yolanda Wheeler (Sev); eight great grandchildren; two step-grandchildren Travis Archie and Aaron (Kerri) Archie; four step great grandchildren; her sister Denise (Mike) Crockett; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Millie died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at West Woods of Bridgman. She is preceded in death by: two husbands Jerry Little and Dick Sexton; her parents James and Berenice Jackson; four siblings Bill Jackson, Tommy Jackson, Betty Merrit, and Dorothy Boschke; and a son-in-law John Archie.

Funeral services will be celebrated Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 3:00 PM with visitation prior starting at 2:00 PM at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet. She will be laid to rest privately in Coloma Cemetery. You are invited to leave a message of comfort for Millie's family.