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Carla Mills Obituary

FAIRFIELD - Carla J. Mills, 61, of Fairfield, died of pneumonia Wednesday at Peace Hospice Residence Center in Great Falls.
At her request, no formal services are planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory.

Carla was born Dec. 8, 1948, to Sid and Pearl Doss, in Weaverville, Calif. She was raised in Fremont, Calif., and graduated from Mission San José High School in 1967. After high school, she entered Fremont Beauty College and received her cosmetology license in 1972. In 1982, she moved to Fairfield as the owner of the Silver Dollar Bar, which she owned for 10 years. Carla enjoyed golfing, fishing and camping.
Survivors include her father, Carlis (Sid) Doss; and her sister, Carol Blanc, both of Fairfield, three brothers, Jim Johnson of Fairfield, Dennis Doss of Nampa, Idaho, and David Johnson of Richmond, Va.; two nieces, Laura Cannonizado of Elyria, Ohio, and Lisa Doss of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a nephew, Bill Doss of Livermore, Calif.; and her former husband, Kim Mills of Fairfield.
Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.

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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Aug. 11, 2010.

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August 13, 2010

It's very sad to see Carla's passing. She had a love of life that few people achieve. She also had compassion, which I've never forgotten. God bless.
Pat Neeley
Billings, Mt.

August 12, 2010

Carol & Family,
May God bless you and yours during this very difficult time.
Andy & Jody Stortz
Havre, MT

August 11, 2010

so sad to see the passing of Carla...all my love goes out to the Johnson Family, Sid and Carol...
our love to you
shane Morger, Ventura, Ca

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