Mary Juanita Mielke

Mrs. Mary Juanita Mielke, 93, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was born August 31, 1926 in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late John B. and Minnie Skipper White. Known as “Nita” to her family and friends, she was a graduate of Chesterfield High School where she was a member of the Beta Club. She was married to the late Arnold O. Mielke originally from Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, for 60 years until his death in 2006.Mrs. Mielke is survived by a daughter, Janice Adams and her husband John of Bossier City, Louisiana; three sons Robert A. Mielke and his wife Nancy of Lancaster, John Mielke and his wife Karen of Cleveland, Tennessee and Steven O. Mielke and his wife Nina of Great Falls, South Carolina; six grandchildren, Andrew Mielke, Kristine Mielke, Thomas Mielke, Alison Laroche, Laura Koeck and Scot Adams; six great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew Mielke and brothers, Orrin G. White, John B. White, Jr. and Frank E. White.A private graveside service for the family was held at Lancaster Memorial Park on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 11:00 am conducted by the Rev. Marty Simmons, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church where Mrs. Mielke was a member for 65 years.Mrs. Mielke loved to go on trips with her Sunday School Class. Most of all, she loved her family. She was a dedicated mother and wife. She will be dearly missed by her family.The family wishes to express their appreciation for her caregivers at Morningside and White Oak Manor. She also received compassionate care on the 5th and 6th floor of MUSC-Lancaster Hospital.Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church, 1026 Grace Avenue, Lancaster, SC 29720 or to a charity of one’s choice. Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mrs. Mielke.Read Obituary