Millie Ruth Sanders Hartgrove passed away with her family by her side on Friday December 24, 2021 at Wendover Hospice Care in Shelby, NC.

She was born April 5,1936 in Cherokee County SC to to the late Maggie Allen and Johnson Dawkins.

A loving mother and homemaker, Millie touched the lives of so many and had a heart to listen and help her family in their time of need. No matter, if it is was cooking a hot meal, or having a listening ear, she was always a phone call away. Working many jobs in her time, from a food collector (especially beans), a taxi driver for Bap Waeaver 's cab company to a cook for the old Haynes Café, she was a strong worker and gentle soul. During her time working, Millie met amd maried John Quincy Sanders and was blessed with two daughters, Shirley Dee Sanders and Gerogia Ann Sanders. After the passing of her first husband, Millie remarried to Charlie Hartgrove and was a home maker from then on.

Millie attended Pentecostal Apostolic Church of Christ in Shelby NC under the leadership of Bishop Willie Mitchell for over 15 years. As a vocal Christian, Millie was never ashamed to speak about the love of Christ and the many battles won and blessings provided from her Lord and Saviour. Her famous line of "I can't hold my peace" would let you know it was time to pray or sing or simply worship the Lord.

Millie was a avid fisherwoman. If you could not find her at home, then everyone knew she was fishing at a hideaway lake, pond or river.. There was nothing that made her happier than to place a cane pole or rod and reel in a lake and wait for the fish to bite. If you ever had th chance to have a fun day fishing with her, you would never forget it.

Milie lived a long and bleseed life before her transition. She will be deeply missed.

She was preceeded in death by her brothers, Bobby Hopper and Willie Hoyle and sisters, Frances Allen, Betty Dawkins Lattimore and Ella Ree Hopper.

She leaves to cherish her memory to her daughters, Shirley Dewberry (Cordell) and Georiga Ann "Sookie" Farmer both of Shelby; brother, Thomas "TF" Hopper; grandsons she raised like her own son, Troy Sanders and great grandson Marshawn Sanders (pronounced in mama's voice "marrrshunnn") all of Shelby; nephews, John Lee Allen, Charles Hopper (Alice) and Chris "C-Hop" Hopper all of Shelby amd Sammie Lee Bacus of Maryland; 10 grandchildren, Kimberly Jefferies, Troy Sanders, Trice Jefferies, Nickie Sanders, Angie Sanders, Quincy Jefferies, Franny Sanders, Stan Rikus Jefferies ,Sanchaz Farmer and Jericho Farmer; 22 great grandhchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; special cousin, she loved deeply in her heart like a daughter, Ms. Elizabeth "Dupi" Fuller; a special friend who was also like a daughter, Mrs. Linda Howard and a host of cousins, family and friends

The funeral service for Ms. Hargrove will be held on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 11:00AM at Pentecostal Apostolic Church. Burial will take place at the Sunset Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends on Friday December 31, 2021 at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel from 6:00 PM til 7:00 PM. Condolences can be expressed online at www.enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.