Mildred Elois "WeeWee" Hempstead of Rockford departed this earthly life February 27, 2024. She was born November 28, 1930 in Decatur, IL the daughter of James Arthur and Margie Williams.  Mildred lived in Rockford 82 years coming from Decatur. She married Homer Hempstead, February 14, 1948, he precede her in death.  Mildred was employed by and Growth Enterprises and  Park Strathmoor Nursing Home many years before retiring. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she served with the Golden Grannies, Matrons, General Mission, Mothers Board and Seniors Living on The Promise.

She attended East High School, later to receive her G.E.D.

Mildred leaves to cherish many loving memoires, three daughters, Maria (Norman) Hayes, Marion Hempstead and Anita Hempstead-Winbush; son, Maurice (Diedre) Hempstead; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; great great nephew, Maxwell Fair; a host of nieces, nephews cousin other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Homer; parents; sons, Homer Eugene and Michael Hempstead; three brothers, James, John and Harry Williams; six sisters, Mary Black, Catherine Black, Maggie Kirksey, Bessie Horton, Beatrice Fair, and Margie Holloway.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2024 at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church 3000 Rural Street. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.