Mildred Austine Rayfield, 76, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 10, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

She was born November 18, 1948 in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late John Henry and Austine Chambers Moore and was preceded in death by a son, Scott McLeymore, a sister, Mary Jane Moore and a brother, John Henry Moore Jr. Millie was a lifelong faithful member of Chestnut Ridge Church. She retired from AMP Industries in Gastonia where she worked for many years. Millie was passionate about her home. She enjoyed decorating and renovating often with the help of her husband, Keith. Millie always had a new project underway to make her home more inviting and beautiful. She enjoyed gardening and growing beautiful flowers. Millie always placed her family at the center of her life and loved nothing more than spending time with those she loved. She was a wonderful wife, loving mother and Memaw, devoted sister and friend to many. Her constant strength, guidance, and love will be remembered and cherished by her loved ones for a lifetime.

SURVIVORS: Husband of 23 years: Ronald Keith Rayfield, of the home
Children: Gregory McLeymore, and LaChelle McLeymore Crosby and husband Phillip, both of Charlotte, NC
Grandchildren: Milani and Tegan Crosby
Siblings: Myrle King, Barbara Jones and husband David, and Kay Proctor, of Kings Mountain, NC and Julia Mintz and husband Sam, Gastonia, NC
Stepson: Andrew Rayfield, Gastonia, NC
Special Niece and Caregiver: Melody Etherton, Bessemer City
Many other loving Nieces and Nephews

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Chestnut Ridge Church with Reverend Greg Neely officiating