Mildred Roberta Kearns, 102, Hamilton, formerly of Mirabile, Mo., where she lived most of her life, passed away on February 24, 2015, at the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home, Hamilton.

Mildred was born on June 12, 1912, in Polo, to Robert F. Carr Sr., and Elizabeth Dale McCullough Carr. She had graduated from the Springfield Teacher's College where she earned her teaching certificate and taught in many rural schools including Mirabile and Plum Creek.

She was a member of the Mirabile Community Church, the Mirabile Ladies Aide, and the State Teacher's Association.

On August 3, 1939, she married Murl Cleo Kearns in Gallatin, Mo. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents; Son-Ivan C. Kearns; Brother-Robert Carr, Jr.; Sister-Verna Cooper; Daughter-in-law-Sue Kearns; and Son-in-law-Ronald R. Smith.

Survivors: Children-Martha (Leroy) Burnett, Lathrop, Mo.; Dallas Kearns, Polo, Mo.; and Erston (Gayle) Kearns, Kansas City, Mo.; Daughter-in-law-Glenda Kearns, Cameron, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; Sister-Jean Gentry, Mirable; Brother-Dale Carr, Kingston, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Mirabile Community Church.

Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m., 1 hour prior to the service, at the church.

Interment: The Mirabile Cemetery, Mirabile.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mirabile Ladies Aide.