By Patric Hedlund

Mildred Virginia Johnson Filarski, a joyful spirit who lit up rooms all her life and was a beloved inspiration to the Mountain Communities for 60 years, died on Sunday, May 24.

A service will be held on Sunday, May 31, 12:30 p.m. at Lebec Community Church with Pastor…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Princess Millie loved to dance. Here, at her 91st birthday celebration with Michelle Nosco

Filarski’s laughter could light up any room. Friends loved throwing parties for her.

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This is part of the May 29, 2015 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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