Gary Stanley Mills

Gary Stanley Mills obituary

Gary Stanley Mills

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Gary Mills Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory on Sep. 10, 2025.

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Gary Stanley Mills, 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away on September 9, 2025, at The Laurels of Hendersonville. He was the son of the late Mary Eunice Crow Mills and worked as a department head in the textile industry until his retirement. Gary also proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Brenda Ann Ammons Mills; daughters, Marianne Mills and Teresa Paige Wood (Jon); and sisters, Cathy Skudlarick and Shelah Moore. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cayla Faith Childers, David Todd Childers, and Jay Daniel Mills; and great-grandchildren, Karson Zane Childers, Gavin Roper, and Wilder Childers.

A memorial service to honor Gary's life will be held on Wednesday September 17, 2025 at 2:00pm in Crowe's Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Robert Blecher and Mr. Tim Rollins officiating. Military Honors will be presented by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Casual attire is requested.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of Mr. Gary Stanley Mills.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

17

Service

2:00 p.m.

Crowe's Funeral Chapel

118 College Avenue, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Send Flowers

Sep

17

Interment

Adaville Baptist Church Cemetery

Piney Ridge Road, Spindale, NC 28160

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.