Mrs. Nell Elliot Mills, 90, of High Point, formerly Greensboro, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home at Westchester Manor.
Born December 26, 1935, in Guilford County; she was a daughter of the late William Carl Elliot and the late Nannie Lea Pendry Elliot.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Cleveland Mills; and her eleven siblings.
Survived by her sons, James Mark Mills (Sharon), and Steven Craig Mills; grandchildren, Jessica Brindle, Hannah Mills (Sendil Krishnan), and Austin Mills; great grandchildren, Nicholas Brindle, Nathaniel Brindle, and Emerson Krishnan; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A full obituary is forthcoming.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.
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