Millan Culver Obituary

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Millan Culver, beloved wife, grandmother, and friend. Born in Falköping, Sweden, on September 10, 1944, she lived a full and vibrant life until her passing on April 30, 2025.
Millan was a beacon of love and strength to her family, including her devoted husband, Kenneth Culver; her sons, Fredrik Lyon and Trenton Culver; daughters-in-law, Laura Lyon and Ashley Culver; stepdaughters, Kelly Culver and Suzanne Strandberg; her daughter, Jessica Lyon; and her cherished grandchildren, Madeleine Jovanovich, Fredrik Lyon, Haley Culver, Julia, Joseph, Ezra, and Edyn Palmer.
An accomplished woman, Millan followed her passion for helping others by earning a master's degree in physical therapy and working as a physical therapist in Sweden before moving to the United States in 1972 with her son, Fredrik. Millan continued her passion for caring in the US by working as a medical message therapist. Millan had the opportunity to help so many people. One of her patients even included her loving husband whom she met in Cincinnati, OH. Her adventurous spirit led her throughout the US and eventually to Singapore in 2000, and later to Simpsonville, SC in 2004.
Millan loved all music including operas and symphonies. This love was only matched by her passion for baking, cooking, knitting and tennis. Her warm and inviting personality made her home a haven for family and friends, and her strong will inspired those around her to strive for their own goals. Above all else, she taught everyone the importance of loving one another.
Millan and Ken's love for travel took them to breathtaking places like Singapore, Thailand, New Zealand, Australia, and Phuket. There was not much of this world they didn't see. At the same time, she cherished spots in her local community including her favored grocery stores, and most of all, her various eateries.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast Chapel. A Celebration of Life will follow the memorial. All those who knew and loved her are invited to enjoy drinks, light appetizers, and share memories. Let's pay tribute to her extraordinary life.
Millan leaves behind a legacy of compassion and welcoming, challenging us all to live with open hearts and open homes. She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all whose lives she touched.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made in Millan's memory to a charity of your choice, reflecting her commitment to helping others in need.
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