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1922
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2012
Dorothy Mills Obituary
MANSFIELD: Dorothy "Dot" Crisp Mills, 90, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus, early Friday morning, September 21, 2012 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. Born February 6, 1922 in Davisport, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John and Mae (Turvey) Crisp. She moved to Mansfield in 1952 and was a homemaker her entire life. Dorothy was a woman of God, a true prayer warrior and was the "rock" of her family demonstrating her values and belief in Christ through her membership at Faith Chapel on Hanna Road where she served as a Sunday school teacher. She loved to listen to "Primitive Quartet" gospel music and, along with her husband, was a singer at church. Dorothy cooked the most wonderful comfort food around and made holidays all the more special with her delicious dishes. Thanksgiving and Christmas were special to Dorothy and she enjoyed hosting the holidays and having her family together. In her spare time, she enjoyed word find puzzles and sitting on the porch with the love of her life, husband Thomas, watching the "races". Dorothy could be found coloring and goofing around with her grandchildren, playing the "booger man" and relaxing in their company. Her front porch was decorated with the most beautiful hanging baskets every summer.
Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Thomas Edward Mills; six daughters, Delores Faye (John) Moore, Anna (Jim) Cottrill, Sylvia Jeannie (Don) Littleton, Diane (Myron) Thacker, Jearldean "Dottie" (Tom) Hunter, all of Mansfield, and Glenda Sue (Jack) Davis of Lenoir, NC; and three sons, Bob Mills and Charlie Ray (Sharon) Mills, both of Aiken, SC and Lee Mills of Mansfield. She is also survived by twenty-four grandchildren, Randy, Ron and Steve Moore, Pam Keesee, Teresa Dickison, Phillip Rose, Jr., Cindy Branham, Ricky Rose, Lynn Baughman, Tammy Hunter, Shelley McPeek, Donnie and Rick Littleton, Tonya Fox, Crystal Grindstaff, Jenny, Jeff and Robert Mills, Amanda Thacker, David Imboden, Jr., Donna Bargstedt, Kimberly McCulloch, and Josiah and Autumn Mills; forty-seven great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; a brother, Ray (Georgene) Crisp of Mansfield; a very good family friend and "adopted" daughter, Donna Lowe of Mansfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard Edward Mills; three sisters, Ethel Gearhart, Mary DeLong and Trinnie Maggard; and five brothers, Marion, Jim, Hollie, Bill and Claude Crisp.
Friends and family may visit from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd. Additional visitation will begin Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in Faith Chapel, 674 Hanna Road, Mansfield followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. Rev. Paul Crisp and Pastor Kyle Dearing will conduct the service. Contributions in memory of Dorothy may be made to Faith Chapel or Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Mills
Mama it's hard to fathom it's been 7 years, I still cry often when I hear a song you sing or when I hear stories about you. But I will see you in heaven one day. I Love you
Cindy Branham
Grandchild
September 16, 2019
To the Mills family, my deepest condolences. I met Mamaw and Papaw Mills on a whim. I was walking by and I was tired.. and they offered me a glass of lemonade.. They were the cutest couple I had ever saw and I can only hope and pray I find that kind of love in this life. God bless her soul.
Jami Lowe
September 28, 2012
Ma Ma I am still missing you, it hurts that you have left us, but I know you are in the arms of GOD. Please watch over your family now and know that we will be with you some day!!! Love Bug
September 28, 2012
my heart is with all you today, I will truley miss mama mills, she always treated me like i was family R.I.P. mama
September 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Mills family as you grieve your Mom's passing and also as you celebrate the many precious memories. Love, The Leslie & Clotine Morgan Family-Carl-Garnett-Larry-Debbie
September 24, 2012
To all the Mills family.We to would always look for them sitting on the porch. What a couple.She will be missed by many.God Bless The Family.
Doug and Penny Caudell
September 24, 2012
We are so very sad to hear about Mrs. Mills. We really enjoyed driving by and seeing her sitting on the porch. She didn't know us but we waived at her. We will miss her. God Bless you all.
Billy and Brenda Kelly
September 24, 2012
To the whole Mills family. I have been truly blessed to have known this family for over 55 years. They are a shinging example of the love of God. Ms, Dorothy had a genuine love for all of her family as well as friend. My thought and prayers are with you while you are going this difficult time in your lives. God Bless you and fill this void in your life, is my prayer; I love you all
Charlotte Littleton
September 23, 2012
When I first went to church at Hanna Rd in 1966 I wondered who that woman was waving the hankie and walking the isle after you was there a while you got used to it. She is waving her hankie in heaven today.
gary jones sr.
September 22, 2012
"Back in the day", Hanna Rd Church had more than it's share of families with 8 or more children. Being number 6 of 8 children, there were always someone to visit and play with. I have very fond memories of Mrs Mills, her husband and family. I was fortunate to be able to visit them a few weeks ago at their garage sale. And even though I was not sure she remembered me, the hugh I gave them brought loving thoughts and tears to my eyes, remembering my own dear parents who passed away several years ago. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families at this sad time.
Georgia Mae Bartram Fife
September 22, 2012
Didn't know her or the family but lived in the area all my life. Everytime I would drive by and see her and her husband hold hands sitting on the porch it would make my day. It is such inspiration to see love like that. May god comfort the family during this difficult time. Love and prayers.
September 22, 2012
WE SEND OUR PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY & LOVE' WE SHOULD PRAISE GOD FOR LETTING THE WORLD KNOW WHAT A BEAUTIFUL & BLESSED LIFE SISTER MILLS LIVED HERE ON EARTH. CAN YOU JUST SEE HER SINGING & PRAISING GOD. WE ALSO SEND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY & FRIENDS WHO KNEW HER & LOVED HER SO MUCH. MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS. BUT REJOICE THAT HER WORK IS DONE & SHE IS REJOICEING IN HEAVEN.OUR PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY,RON & BERTIE ELKINS SYLVA NC.
BERTIE ELKINS
September 22, 2012
it will be so sad to not see her sitting on the porch with her loving husband i always looked for them to be on that porch every time i stop at that intersection my thoughts and prayers will be with all the family
carol salyers
September 22, 2012
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