Mildred Broome Warlick

Mildred Broome Warlick passed away on September 19, 2021 at the Duke Hospice - Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, NC, after a period of declining health. Born on August 15, 1938 to the late Gussie Davis Broome and Samuel Turrentine Broome of Mecklenburg County. Mildred graduated from Central High School in Charlotte and went on to study at Pfeiffer College before her marriage to Daniel Henry Warlick in June, 1959. Mildred created a preschool program at the First United Church of Christ in 1971 and worked with her husband at Warlick Real Estate Appraisals until 1999. Mildred joined Waterworks Visual Arts Center in 2003 serving as a greeter, administrative assistant, and docent for seventeen years. She received their Outstanding Employee award in 2008 and was honored with an engraved brick on the JF Hurley Art Walk. Waterworks described her as the heart of Waterworks who loved the staff, visitors, artists, and students. Her Waterworks experience was one of the highlights of her life. After moving to Croasdaile Village retirement community in 2015, Mildred’s past times included reading The Salisbury Post and Salisbury the Magazine; watching UNC football and basketball games with friends; attending concerts, and watching the Duke University Chapel services. Mildred is survived by her daughter Rebecca Wilgus (Rob) of Durham, daughter Marie Warlick (Cindy Sturdivant) of Black Mountain, son Dan, Jr. of New Windsor, Maryland; sister Claire Waller of Kannapolis, brother Randy Broome of Mint Hill, grandsons Benjamin Sturdivant Warlick and Ryan Wilgus both of Durham, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Granddogs Holden and Moon held a special place in her heart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan; brother, Neal Broome; and her parents, Sam and Gussie. The family has entrusted Summersett Funeral Home with the arrangements. A graveside service led by Pastor Danielle DeNise of St. John's Lutheran Church and Dr. Kenneth Clapp of Catawba College is scheduled for 2PM Thursday, September 23 at City Memorial Park Cemetery, Salisbury, NC. Due to Covid-19, masks are required. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 East Liberty Street, Salisbury (https://waterworks.org/) or the Duke University Chapel Choir and Chapel Music Endowment (https://www.gifts.duke.edu/chapel/). Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.