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Ora Leland Gibson Mills

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Mills, Ora Leland Gibson A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a native of Harrisonburg, she died Sunday, July 10, 2005, at the age of 71. A longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she enjoyed conducting the hymns at church and shared a lifelong love of music. She loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She had many talents and interests, including singing, sewing, gardening, traveling, reading and caring for her beloved cats. She had a strong belief in Jesus Christ and loved sharing the message of his Gospel. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Darrel L. Mills; eight children, Randy Mills of San Pedro, Calif., Stephen and wife Julee Mills of San Bernadino, Calif., Wana Lee Mills of Baton Rouge, John and wife Ivona Mills of American Samoa, Sarah Mills of Baton Rouge, Rebecca and John Blalock of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Darrel II and wife Karin Mills of Weimar, Germany, and Joseph Mills of Seattle; 14 grandchildren, Natahli, Ko'olina, Welina, Nohealani and Ailana Mills, Cheri and Cassandra Mills, Colin, Adam, Kara and Daniel Blalock and Adriana, David and Vanessa Mills; six sisters, Wana Ann Fort, Majorie Sharp, Jane Noonan, Polly Hamilton, Evelyn McDonald and Rose Elzey; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, D.W. and Olive Izetta Gibson.

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Published by The Advocate from Jul. 14 to Jul. 17, 2005.

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Susan Guidry

July 17, 2005

Dear Daryl and Family, I am so saddened by the passing of Lee. I do have some wonderful memories of our days together in Torrance. She was such a sweet woman and I will truly miss her. God Bless All of You. Susan Guidry

Teresa Roberts

July 17, 2005

Wanna Lee and Sarah: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. We know that she is in paradise, but will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Teresa

Judy Peck

July 15, 2005

Wanna Lee, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Unfortunately, I know the pain and loss you feel all too well. I will be praying for you and your family. Judy Peck

JEANNE LABORDE

July 15, 2005

TO SARAH AND WANNALEE:



I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Like my mother in heaven, I know that your mother will be looking after you until you all are re-united together with Jesus!

Donna Rastanis

July 15, 2005

Mr Mills and family, There are no words that can take away your pain. I can only hope that you find comfort with each other by reflecting in her humor, her music, her special pets, and the devotion she had for her spouse and church. I wish I had gotten to know her in the last few years that I had come to know Sarah,Wanalee,Joseph, and Becca.

I had wanted to hear her sing. To all of you, my sincerest condolences.

Becky Behrens

July 15, 2005

Sister Mills will be sorely missed by all of us. She was such a dear, sweet lady. My prayers are with her family. I know she is happy; she is home with Jesus, whom she loved so much. Goodbye for a short time, Sister Mills, until we meet again....

Sharon & Thomas Garrick

July 15, 2005

Our prayers are with all of you.

With deepest sympathy,

Sharon & Tom

Yvett Rudolph

July 14, 2005

If wish I could have had the opportunity to tell Sister Ora what a wonderful job she had done as mother to the two of her children I know (Sarah and Wanna Lee). I wish I could tell her how much they will miss her until such time as they will all be together again as a family forever. Although, I cannot tell her, I know she knows, just as she knows that her beloved husband and she will again pray together, just as I do for him and all the family as they grieve. "Father, I ask that you touch their hearts and minds, and ease their grief with your love and truth. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."

Mildred STEWART HYDE

July 14, 2005

My Dear Friends: Knew Lea all of her life in Harrisonburg and know how much she loved her family and friends there. My sympathy to all the Mills and the Gibson girls. My sincerest sympathy to all of you.

Laurie Landry

July 14, 2005

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Ora but I have come to know Sara and Wannalee. They both are very special people to me and I hope they find a peaceful quietness in knowing that their Mom is somewhere laughing in a place we only dream about. I know she is squirming to tell them what she knows now! I love you ....

Gordon and Linda Cutler

July 14, 2005

Dear Wana Lee

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Gordon and Linda Cutler

Linda MacQueen

July 14, 2005

Sister Mills will be greatly missed. We loved her dearly. She was very talented and sweet. Our prayers are with her family.

Sarah Mills

July 14, 2005

Dear Mom, I miss you so much but i know you are in paradise now and you are happy. You have missed your mom since she passed away almost 42 years ago and i know you are happy to finally be with her again.

I am so thankful for our one on one time at Jack in the Box and for all the other times we spent together. I feel blessed knowing that you felt you could confide in me,,,you felt comfortable telling me what was on your mind,,i'm so glad I was there for you.

And we are going to take very good care of your beloved cats.

I LOVE YOU and i'll miss you until I see you again. Your daughter, Sarah

Jane Noonan

July 14, 2005

With Love to all the family. I really miss being there with you at this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers.



Your Sister and Aunt Jane

Connie and Ed Palubinskas

July 14, 2005

Dear Mills Family,

We are feel such sorrow for your loss but rejoice in the fact that Lee is walking with Jesus Christ as we speak. Church services will never be the same without Lee conducting music for those of us who could not read a note. She loved the gospel and lived it each day. Her children should be proud of having such a wonderful mother, and her husband should thank the Lord he had her as his partner. A partner not just here on earth but through eternity. What a wonderful gift. May your sadness turn into wonderful memories.

Jane Garland

July 14, 2005

I have fond memories of the best Disneyland tour guide a kid could have, my Aunt Lee. Many prayers for the family. - Janie

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