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Nancy B. Mills

Barry, Illinois

1933 - 2021

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On a hot and sunny Sunday, August 29, 2021, Nancy Bess Johnson Mills passed away at the age of 87. Nancy was born on November 20, 1933, to Frank and Elva Turnbull Johnson of Barry. She married Thomas Greve Mills of Jacksonville on December 20, 1953, in the Barry Methodist Church, and together...

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Our deepest sympathy to Nancy's family and to the citizens of Barry who lost one of their bright lights. The obituary captures Nancy's personality and dedication to her church and community and describes the way she will be remembered by many.

I was shocked when I heard of Nancy´s passing. Nancy and I were best friends our Freshman year at MacMurray College and then I transferred to U. Of I. I spent several weekends at The Johnson farm. I enjoyed her folks so much. I lived in Milford Illinois which was 5 hours away so that helped with my homesickness to go home with Nancy. I also was a bridesmaid in her wedding. My husband and I visited them in Barry and they with us in Milford. My husband died in 2002 of cancer. Nancy and I...

We send our sympathies to all of Nancy's family. She will be missed so much in Barry. She was a very special lady.

Doug & Patrice, So sorry to hear the news. John T.

I met Nancy (probably at church) shortly after moving to Barry from Tucson, AZ in 1958. We became friends and enjoyed our bridge club get togethers. After moving back to Tucson a few years later, I still saw Nancy occasionally when she visited her aunt and uncle who lived here. After they passed away, Nancy and my contact dwindled to Christmas greetings, but I appreciated hearing from her. My two children and grandchildren who often travel to Barry to visit family members always tried to see...