Boone, NC- Mildred "Millie" Dobrick, died Sunday, February 25, 2024, in Boone.

Born a leap year baby on February 29, 1960, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, she was a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Millie Dobrick Rowlands. Millie made her home in Boone, 25 years ago.

She was a strong lady, fighting a courageous battle with cancer for 2 years.

Millie loved her dogs and her cat Leo.  She worked for Appalachian Regional Health Care System for 21 years.  The past 3 years she has worked for Watauga Surgical Group.  She loved her patients, the providers, and staff.  She thought of these fine folks as family.  She was always checking on everyone, even when she was sick.

Millie was an avid reader and loved nature.  She loved being outside and feeding all of her "outdoor pets".

She is survived by 2 sisters, Marcella Coley, and husband Max; Marcia Gair and husband Keith; 2 brothers, Joseph M. Dobrick, Jr.; and Michael Dobrick and wife Robin.  She is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

A celebration of life will be conducted 5:30 PM, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Tim Dockery will officiate.

The family wants to offer a special thanks to Medi Home Health & Hospice.  They were so patient and very special, caring people, dedicated to helping others in their time of need.

Online condolences may be sent to the Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of the arrangements.