Resident of the Month

Ms. Mildred (Millie) was born Mildred Blessings July 15, 1930, to the parents of Raper (Buck) and Annie Blessings in Tazewell. Va…. Ms. Millie is an only child. She attended Tazwell High School after graduation she attended Longwood University in Farmville, Va…. She earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary education. She earned her RPI from Troy, N.Y., she also attended Virgina Tech in Blacksburg, Va, UVA in Huntsville, Al…. Ms. Sallo taught math. Mildred met her spouse Budd Sallo at boarding in boarding school. They were married in 1954 in Sandston, Va… Budd served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. Their union was blessed with 2 children (Becky Sallo-Thompson) and David Sallo. Their union has continued to grow with 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Ms. Sallo is Lutheran by choice. The reason she likes living at The Goldton at Athens is because the people are nice including the team members, food, and activities.