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Cheri Susan Mills
1954 - 2025
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1954
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2025
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Cheri Mills Obituary
Born: February 18, 1954 | Died: October 1, 2025
Cheri Susan Mills, age 71, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was born in Rockwood, Tennessee, on February 18, 1954, to Bobby and Helen Stage Howard.
She was a lifelong resident of the area and was of the Church of God faith. Cheri was a devoted Christian, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed. She loved her Savior, Jesus, and dedicated her life to sharing His word with others. A gifted songwriter and singer, she wrote hundreds of hymns that reflected her strong faith and love for the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John L. Jolly Jr.
She is survived by her husband, William "Buster" Mills; children, Angela (Randy) Walthers, Stephanie (Daniel) Huling, Nicole (Brian) Green, Missy (Michael) Lawson, Matthew (Justine) Jolly, and Jeanette Jolly; sister, Vicky Goldston; brothers, Eddie Howard and Bobby Howard; and her best friend, Tracie Lester. She also leaves behind eighteen grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Coulter Garrison Funeral Home with Matthey Jolly and Daniel Huling officiating. The family received friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service.
Coulter Garrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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