Emeritus Mildred Oneida Loftin received her heavenly wings and took flight to glory on April 17, 2023. She was a resident at Falls Run Nursing & Rehab for many years.

Born on October 4 ^, 1925, Emeritus Deaconess Loftin gave her life to Christ at an early age. She attended Stafford County Public Schools and furthered her education at Hampton Institute where majored in Home Economics and Business. She was a dedicated member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Stafford, VA. In her younger years, Deaconess Loftin taught Sunday School and was a dedicated member of several choirs. She was a long-time employee at Liversedge Hall in Quantico, VA. Following her employment with Liversedge Hall, she moved to Washington D.C. where she worked for the Civil Service until eventually moving back to Stafford to care for her elderly father.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Judith E. Nelson, and Deacon William P. Nelson; her husband, Emeritus Deacon Julius Loftin; daughter Sis Cecelia Nelson Brown; siblings, Emeritus Deacon Edgar Nelson, Sis Inez E. Wilson, Deacon Frederick Nelson, and Sis Dorothy Hogan; and one son-in-law, Bro. Otis M. Brown.

She leaves to cherish her memories, three sons, Cecil Nelson(Pat) (her primary caregiver), Gregory Loftin (Tia), and Patrick Loftin (Tammy); three stepchildren, Eddie, Junie, and Valarie; her favorite and beloved daughter in-law, Patricia, who she affectionally referred to as "Her Little Treda"; a host of nieces, cousins, nephews, grandchildren , great grand-children, and great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 395 Mount Olive Rd. Stafford, VA, 22556

A viewing will be held at Mt .Olive Baptist Church, 395 Mt. Olive Rd. Stafford, VA, 22556, on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM followed by a Homegoing service at 11:00 AM. Click here to access the live streaming of the service that will be live streamed via the Mount Olive Baptist Church - Stafford, VA Facebook page . The interment will follow at Nelson-Hill Cemetery.