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Ann Mills Obituary

Ann Marie (Prescott) Mills
ELIZABETH CITY - Ann Marie Prescott Mills, 85, of Elizabeth City, NC died Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was the daughter of the late John and Rose Prescott of Concord. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Patty MacDonald.
Surviving are her loving husband of 64 years, Jeffrey Adams Mills; her children Scott J. Mills (Laura Mills) and Sondra Onishi; sisters Carol Rowe and Pauline Zuill; grandchildren Kathryn Wendal (Jeremy) Jake Mills (Madilyne) Benjamin Mills and Nadia Boyd (Grayson); great-grandchildren Caleb and Tyler Wendal; several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
A celebration of Ann's life was held at 4:00 pm, Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Victory Baptist Church, 684 Old Hertford Hwy, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 with Pastor R.L. Parker officiating. The family received friends beginning at 3:00 pm. Burial will be at a later date in Concord, NH.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Athletic Department of Victory Christian School, Elizabeth City, NC.
Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.

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Published by The Daily Advance on Oct. 28, 2025.

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Jamie Odey Casarano

October 29, 2025

I am so sorry Jeff and family! Sending many thoughts and prayers

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