Mildred Garner Poplin, 96, of Maryville went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  Mom was such a precious soul and showed love to everyone she met.  She will always be remembered for her singing and being able to recite poetry that she learned as a child.  Mom fought a very long battle with Alzheimer's that robbed her of so much, but could not take her away her faith in God.  She was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl C. Poplin Sr.; granddaughter, Tara Poplin; daughter-in-law, Nina Roberts Poplin; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Sally Garner; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Derotha Garner; brother, Glen Garner; and sister-in-law, Soley Garner.  Survived by her children, Earl C. Poplin Jr., Charles C. Poplin, Sandra Poplin Blevins (Sonny), Rodney E. Poplin (Peggy), Steven L. Poplin (Carolyn), Becca Poplin Caylor (Mark); 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Don (Ann) Garner.  A special thanks to the staff of 2 South, Asbury Place of Maryville for the love and care shown to our precious Mama.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in her memory.

Graveside service and interment will be held 1:00 PM Friday, November 19, 2021 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Rev. Rex Everett officiating.  Arrangements are with Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.