Dorothy Mills

Dorothy M. Mills, 102, died on November 14, 2012, at Country Club Villa Assisted Living in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mrs. Mills was born on May 1, 1910, in Bond County, Illinois to E. Scott and Emma (Loddick) Apple. She married Bryan J. Mills of Keyesport on January 4, 1928, and he preceded her in death in January of 1967. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Mills was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter - Betty Ruth Bankert and her husband Russell; son - Royal Scott Mills; 2 brothers - Harold and Freeland Apple; and a grandson - Bradley Bankert. Survivors include a daughter - Mary M. Hagler and husband Ron of Colorado Springs; a daughter in law -- Lucille Mills of The Villages, Florida; 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren as well as many great great grandchildren. Mrs. Mills grew up on a farm in the Tamalco area and graduated from high school in Keyesport in 1927. She lived and farmed with her husband in the Keyesport area for many years and also worked at the cafeteria at Keyesport Grade School. After her husband's death, she lived in Greenville before moving to Indiana, Ohio, and Northern Illinois to live near her children. Mrs. Mills lived the past 13 years in Colorado with her daughter and family. She was a member of the Tamalco Christian Church and later served as pianist at Keyesport Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at Campground Cemetery south of Greenville with Rev. Darryl Bolen officiating. Friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. Previous EventsGraveside Service
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Campground Cemetery Campground Trail
Greenville, IL 62246