Charlotte Louise Cate Mills

Charlotte Louise Cate Mills obituary, Knoxville, TN

Charlotte Louise Cate Mills

Charlotte Cate Mills Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bridges Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Charlotte Louise Cate Mills – age 85, of Strawberry Plains, TN, passed away on September 3, 2025 at home. Charlotte graduated from Carter High School in 1958. She spent 48 years as an x-ray technician and retired from the State of Tennessee.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Louise Cate.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 50 years, John R. Mills.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. A Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM, with Pastor Steve Evans officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 PM on Thursday at Trentville Cemetery for a 2:00 PM Graveside Service.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
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