Mildred Fredrica Washington-Lomax

Mildred Fredrica Washington-Lomax (affectionately known as “Shirley,” by her family) of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the age of 78. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola.

Mildred was born on January 1, 1948, in Savannah, Georgia to Mr. and Mrs. Harold T. Washington, Sr. She attended Savannah State University and dedicated nearly 40 years of service to Ford Motor Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she worked from September 1969 until her retirement in June 2008.

Mildred was known for her kind and generous heart, cheerful personality, and ability to bring joy wherever she went. Always the life of the party, she had a special way of making everyone feel welcome. To her family, she was lovingly known as “Switzerland” because she was always the peacemaker. She was very protective of those she loved, especially her children and family, who meant everything to her.

In retirement, Mildred enjoyed volunteering at her grandchildren’s school and traveling to places such as Paris and Hawaii. She also loved good seafood, especially crabs, and making memories with the people closest to her.

Mildred is survived by her husband, James Thomas Lomax of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; son, Shannon Washington of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; daughter, Jamella T. Washington-McKinley of Macon, Georgia; stepchildren, Kenise Alkhatib and James Lomax, Jr., both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; grandchildren: Shannon Washington, Jr., Jalen McKinley, Janiya McKinley, and Aliyah Washington; brothers: Melvin Washington of Port Richy, Florida, Eric Washington (Joan) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Enid Washington Miller of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Andre Washington, of Macon, Georgia; numerous nieces and nephews; and two close friends, Daisy LeSeur and Bradley Smith.

In addition to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold T.Washington Sr., Mildred was preceded in death by her four siblings, Harold T. Washington, Jr., Gwendolyn Washington Bryant, Othello Washington, and Anne Washington.

Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express your condolences.

Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210 has charge of the arrangements.