The Panolian, Batesville, Mississippi
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BATESVILLE-- Marion Ruth Helms Mills, wife, mother and homemaker, died of complications from a stroke on March 12, 2005, at the Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville. Born in Lee County on May 23, 1918, she was 86. The visitation is noon until 2 p.m. today at Waller Funeral Home in Oxford. The funeral service follows at 2 p.m. at Waller Funeral Home with graveside services at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery on Highway 315 in Panola County.
Mrs. Mills was an extraordinary mother who devoted her life to her children and her husband. Her bountiful and unconditional love for her children was reflected in her often-voiced signature motto, "I love all my children the same." She read her Bible daily and had tremendous faith in God. Her talents and skills were varied and numerous. She particularly loved needlework, and during her lifetime, sewed, crocheted and embroidered a mountain of items that were fashioned by her own creativity.
She was a fabulous cook of southern foods that often found their way in great abundance from her garden to the table. Mrs. Mills had a gentle spirit that was evident to everyone who came in contact with her. She also had remarkable strength and a rare "pioneer woman" approach to work, life and adversity. She was a member of Orwood Presbyterian Church and Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church.
Preceding Mrs. Mills in death was her husband of 64 years, Felix Webster Mills, who died on Jan. 17, 2005; parents, Ila Priddy and Joseph Roman Helms of Ballardsville; sister Margie Helms Sizemore (Roy deceased) of Shelbyville; and brother Cecil Helms (Virginia deceased) of Tupelo. Mrs. Mills is survived by a sister, Lena Helms Moore (Jim deceased) of Ballardsville.
Survivors include four children, Marilyn Mills Beach of Jackson, David Webster Mills (Marie) of Batesville, William T. Mills and John Michael Mills (Judy), both of Orwood and Stephen L. "Buffy" Beach of Jackson; grandchildren, Addy Marie Mills Berryhill of Okinawa, Japan; Allison Mills Beach of New York, N.Y.; and Felix Mills (Michele) of Orwood; one great-grandchild, Hayden Daniel Mills, and many nieces and nephews.
Pall bearers are Wayne Mills, Scott Mills, Phillip Carr, Larry Carr, Barry Weeks, Kenny Gaines, Nick Carlini (honorary) and Bill Briscoe (honorary). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to a charity of choice or Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Hugh Barnett, 2134 Barnett Rd., Courtland, 38620.
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BATESVILLE-- Marion Ruth Helms Mills, wife, mother and homemaker, died of complications from a stroke on March 12, 2005, at the Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville. Born in Lee County on May 23, 1918, she was 86. The visitation is noon until 2 p.m. today at Waller Funeral Home in Oxford. The funeral service follows at 2 p.m. at Waller Funeral Home with graveside services at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery on Highway 315 in Panola County.
Mrs. Mills was an extraordinary mother who devoted her life to her children and her husband. Her bountiful and unconditional love for her children was reflected in her often-voiced signature motto, "I love all my children the same." She read her Bible daily and had tremendous faith in God. Her talents and skills were varied and numerous. She particularly loved needlework, and during her lifetime, sewed, crocheted and embroidered a mountain of items that were fashioned by her own creativity.
She was a fabulous cook of southern foods that often found their way in great abundance from her garden to the table. Mrs. Mills had a gentle spirit that was evident to everyone who came in contact with her. She also had remarkable strength and a rare "pioneer woman" approach to work, life and adversity. She was a member of Orwood Presbyterian Church and Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church.
Preceding Mrs. Mills in death was her husband of 64 years, Felix Webster Mills, who died on Jan. 17, 2005; parents, Ila Priddy and Joseph Roman Helms of Ballardsville; sister Margie Helms Sizemore (Roy deceased) of Shelbyville; and brother Cecil Helms (Virginia deceased) of Tupelo. Mrs. Mills is survived by a sister, Lena Helms Moore (Jim deceased) of Ballardsville.
Survivors include four children, Marilyn Mills Beach of Jackson, David Webster Mills (Marie) of Batesville, William T. Mills and John Michael Mills (Judy), both of Orwood and Stephen L. "Buffy" Beach of Jackson; grandchildren, Addy Marie Mills Berryhill of Okinawa, Japan; Allison Mills Beach of New York, N.Y.; and Felix Mills (Michele) of Orwood; one great-grandchild, Hayden Daniel Mills, and many nieces and nephews.
Pall bearers are Wayne Mills, Scott Mills, Phillip Carr, Larry Carr, Barry Weeks, Kenny Gaines, Nick Carlini (honorary) and Bill Briscoe (honorary). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to a charity of choice or Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Hugh Barnett, 2134 Barnett Rd., Courtland, 38620.
The Panolian, Batesville, Mississippi
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BATESVILLE-- Marion Ruth Helms Mills, wife, mother and homemaker, died of complications from a stroke on March 12, 2005, at the Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville. Born in Lee County on May 23, 1918, she was 86. The visitation is noon until 2 p.m. today at Waller Funeral Home in Oxford. The funeral service follows at 2 p.m. at Waller Funeral Home with graveside services at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery on Highway 315 in Panola County.
Mrs. Mills was an extraordinary mother who devoted her life to her children and her husband. Her bountiful and unconditional love for her children was reflected in her often-voiced signature motto, "I love all my children the same." She read her Bible daily and had tremendous faith in God. Her talents and skills were varied and numerous. She particularly loved needlework, and during her lifetime, sewed, crocheted and embroidered a mountain of items that were fashioned by her own creativity.
She was a fabulous cook of southern foods that often found their way in great abundance from her garden to the table. Mrs. Mills had a gentle spirit that was evident to everyone who came in contact with her. She also had remarkable strength and a rare "pioneer woman" approach to work, life and adversity. She was a member of Orwood Presbyterian Church and Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church.
Preceding Mrs. Mills in death was her husband of 64 years, Felix Webster Mills, who died on Jan. 17, 2005; parents, Ila Priddy and Joseph Roman Helms of Ballardsville; sister Margie Helms Sizemore (Roy deceased) of Shelbyville; and brother Cecil Helms (Virginia deceased) of Tupelo. Mrs. Mills is survived by a sister, Lena Helms Moore (Jim deceased) of Ballardsville.
Survivors include four children, Marilyn Mills Beach of Jackson, David Webster Mills (Marie) of Batesville, William T. Mills and John Michael Mills (Judy), both of Orwood and Stephen L. "Buffy" Beach of Jackson; grandchildren, Addy Marie Mills Berryhill of Okinawa, Japan; Allison Mills Beach of New York, N.Y.; and Felix Mills (Michele) of Orwood; one great-grandchild, Hayden Daniel Mills, and many nieces and nephews.
Pall bearers are Wayne Mills, Scott Mills, Phillip Carr, Larry Carr, Barry Weeks, Kenny Gaines, Nick Carlini (honorary) and Bill Briscoe (honorary). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to a charity of choice or Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Hugh Barnett, 2134 Barnett Rd., Courtland, 38620.
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BATESVILLE-- Marion Ruth Helms Mills, wife, mother and homemaker, died of complications from a stroke on March 12, 2005, at the Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville. Born in Lee County on May 23, 1918, she was 86. The visitation is noon until 2 p.m. today at Waller Funeral Home in Oxford. The funeral service follows at 2 p.m. at Waller Funeral Home with graveside services at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery on Highway 315 in Panola County.
Mrs. Mills was an extraordinary mother who devoted her life to her children and her husband. Her bountiful and unconditional love for her children was reflected in her often-voiced signature motto, "I love all my children the same." She read her Bible daily and had tremendous faith in God. Her talents and skills were varied and numerous. She particularly loved needlework, and during her lifetime, sewed, crocheted and embroidered a mountain of items that were fashioned by her own creativity.
She was a fabulous cook of southern foods that often found their way in great abundance from her garden to the table. Mrs. Mills had a gentle spirit that was evident to everyone who came in contact with her. She also had remarkable strength and a rare "pioneer woman" approach to work, life and adversity. She was a member of Orwood Presbyterian Church and Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church.
Preceding Mrs. Mills in death was her husband of 64 years, Felix Webster Mills, who died on Jan. 17, 2005; parents, Ila Priddy and Joseph Roman Helms of Ballardsville; sister Margie Helms Sizemore (Roy deceased) of Shelbyville; and brother Cecil Helms (Virginia deceased) of Tupelo. Mrs. Mills is survived by a sister, Lena Helms Moore (Jim deceased) of Ballardsville.
Survivors include four children, Marilyn Mills Beach of Jackson, David Webster Mills (Marie) of Batesville, William T. Mills and John Michael Mills (Judy), both of Orwood and Stephen L. "Buffy" Beach of Jackson; grandchildren, Addy Marie Mills Berryhill of Okinawa, Japan; Allison Mills Beach of New York, N.Y.; and Felix Mills (Michele) of Orwood; one great-grandchild, Hayden Daniel Mills, and many nieces and nephews.
Pall bearers are Wayne Mills, Scott Mills, Phillip Carr, Larry Carr, Barry Weeks, Kenny Gaines, Nick Carlini (honorary) and Bill Briscoe (honorary). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to a charity of choice or Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Hugh Barnett, 2134 Barnett Rd., Courtland, 38620.
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