Mildred Juanita Tayrien was born to Jake Newton and Ethel Elizabeth (Echols) Sumner on May 6, 1930 southwest of Copan, Oklahoma. Mildred passed away February 29, 2016 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

She was educated in Bartlesville schools. Mildred was married October 17, 1947 in Bartlesville to Freddie Edward (Joe) Tayrien of Okesa, Oklahoma. They were co-owners of Tayrien Plumbing until their retirement in 1979. Mildred enjoyed gardening, collecting and family history.

Mildred is survived by her son Freddie Joe Tayrien of Okesa, Oklahoma and daughter Linda Kaye Tayrien of Coffeyville, Kansas. Five grandchildren; Jennifer Hart, Carrie Tayrien, Dwayne Tayrien, Tina Tayrien, and Danielle Tayrien, also 15 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Mildred is also survived by one sister, Evelyn Revard of Dewey, Oklahoma, five brothers; Jake, Jerry, Jim, Jesse and Michael Sumner.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Joe Tayrien, her parents Jake (Newt) and Ethel Sumner, two sisters; Dot Baker and Shirley Swan, two brothers; Bill and Richard Ray Sumner. Also two infants Cindy Lou and Thomas Cyprian Tayrien.

Mildred's family will celebrate her life with a private family service. Cremation services are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home and Crematory.
Friends who wish, may sign the online guestbook and leave condolences at www.stumpff.org