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Mary Mills Obituary

Mary Ann Mills

Maryville, TN

Mary Ann Mills, age 82, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 1, 2018. Mary was of the Baptist faith and loved Jesus. She was a longtime member of Order of the Eastern Star and had a great love for bears, some would even say she had a bear family.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents William and Nelle Brown, daughter Billie Jean Mills. She is survived by sons Michael Mills, Bobby Mills and wife Gina, David Mills and wife Karan. Daughter, Kitty Morgan. Sisters, Becky Davis and husband Bud, Billie Baxter and husband Don. Eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 4th from 5-7 p.m. at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 5th at 1:00 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, 4602 Salem Road, Greenback, TN 37742.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2018.

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April 8, 2018

We love you & miss you very much, meemaw .

Gina,Bobby,Troy,Chad,Jamie & Jodie Mills

Angela Cox

April 4, 2018

So sorry to hear this. Prayers and good vibes going up and out for you and your family.

Lisa Thomas

April 3, 2018

I'm really gonna miss Mary Ann. Her sweet smile lit up the church every Sunday morning. Especially in our Sunday School class. Our hearts and prayers are with her family.

Doris Hurst,Watson

April 3, 2018

I am sorry for your loss Your family is in my prayers. Love you Bobby

Vicky,Regina's sister Hess

April 3, 2018

I so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers

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Salem Baptist Church Cemetery

4602 Salem Road, Greenback, TN

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