Frances Epperly Mills

Frances Mills Obituary

Frances Epperly Mills, 82, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2008, when the angels came and took her home. Her husband, Howard C. Mills Sr., preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Shelby Scales and husband, John Scales; son, Howard C. Mills Jr. and wife, Melinda Mills; three grandchildren, Amy Stanley and husband, Scott, Travis Scales and fiancée Tracey Fotusky, and Joshua Mills; three greatgrandchildren, Logan, Morgan and Mason Stanley; her beloved sister, Louise McGuire; special nieces, Fran Cecil and Connie Mills; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the SPCU floor at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their loving care. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Darryl G. Crim officiating. Graveside services will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg beginning at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances Mills

7 Entries

Susan Hetherington

November 13, 2008

Shelby,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My prayers and thoughts are with you. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Sam & Sylvia Hurst

November 12, 2008

Louise,
We are so sorry for the loss of your sister, Francis. Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Love, Sam, Sylvadean & Major

Teresa Saul

November 11, 2008

Amy, Scott & Family,

We wish to extend our sincere sympathy at this tme. May God comfort you and give you strength.
Sincerely, Co-workers & Friends @ Conrock

Lona Hoel

November 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill Gaylor

November 11, 2008

Shelby and Howie,
I am sure you are going to miss your mother very much She was a very sweet and wonderful woman. Frances and my wife Martha (deceased) were the best of friends when we lived on Hedgelawn. My son Steve and Howie were playmates.
You are in our hearts and prayers.

Jane Mills

November 11, 2008

Shelby, Howie and family
I was so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. I knew Frances to appear fragil and to be so very strong. A real steel magnolia. I knew her to be a very loving parent and grandparent.

I wish you comfort in this time of sorrow. May you feel God's arms of comfort as you go through these next days.

Hugs of comfort from Kentucky

Jane Mills

Melissa Hall & Family

November 11, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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