Raeann Mills

Raeann Mills obituary

Raeann Mills

Raeann Mills Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ed Lee Mortuary North Chapel - Washington on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Raeann (Chalifoux) Mills, 82, passed away during the morning of October 23, 2025. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 13, 1943, the daughter of Raymond Adler and Lucille (Rylander) Chalifoux. On November 23, 1991, she married Garrison Mills, and he survives.

In her earlier years, Raeann was employed at Perdue. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, decorating, and going fishing. She was a member of the New Hope Christian Church.

Those who now cherish Raeann's memory include her husband, Garrison Mills; son, Lance (Paula) Gray of Washington; daughter, Ruthie Elaine Zoeteman; and granddaughter, Samantha Cotner.

During her lifetime, Raeann mourned the passing of her parents, Raymond and Lucille Chalifoux; her son, Edward Lee Cotner; brothers: David McDaniel, Kenny "Milton" Chalifoux; and sisters: Suellen Chalifoux and Lana Chalifoux.

The family is planning services for Raeann Mills to be held at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.edleemortuary.com.

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