Mildred F. Cooler Saxon, 90, widow of Willard J. Saxon, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at her home in Ridgeland, S.C.She was born in Ridgeland, SC on January 30, 1922 to the late Ervine Charles and Ollie F. Riley Cooler.She was a waitress at the Palms Restaurant for many years and formerly a waitress at the Siesta Restaurant, Plantation Restaurant and Palmetto Grill Restaurant. She was a member of the Ridgeland Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved all people and enjoyed her work.She is survived by her son, Willard J. (Buddy) Saxon of Bluffton, SC; daughter, Judy Saxon-O