of Ward, AR
September 25, 1938 - November 15, 2015
Gertrud ''Trudel'' Katharina Mills, age 77, of Ward, AR passed away peacefully Sunday, November 15, 2015 at her home. She was born to the late Johann Paulus and Margaretha Mayer Paulus on September 25, 1938 in Boppard, Germany. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Cabot and a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, Donald William Mills.
Survivors include her daughter, Eva Sawyer and husband, Dwayne of Crossville, TN; two sons, Richard Mills and wife, Gabriell of Benton and Michael Mills of Ward; five grandchildren, Remy Sawyer of Tarpon Springs, FL, Perry and Anastasia Mills of Benton, and Brittany and Zachary Mills of Jacksonville, FL; three sisters, Anemie Parnac of Germany, Elisabeth Gaudey of France, and Margaret Bungener of Germany; one brother-in-law, Richard Mills of Saugus, MA; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Our Savior Lutheran Church 301 S. Pine Street in Cabot with Rev. Daniel McDougall officiating under the care of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). Interment will follow at Old Austin Cemetery in the Old Austin Community in Lonoke County. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Mills, Richard Mills, Dwayne Sawyer, Perry Mills, Mike O'Connor, and Tate O'Connor.
The family will receive friends an hour prior to service time at the church.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, Memphis, TN 38101-2151 or online at donors@stjude.org or Alzheimer's Arkansas, 10411 W. Markham, Ste. 130, Little Rock, AR 72205-1409 or online at alzark.org.
Richard, we are so sorry to hear about your Mom. We are praying for you and your family during this time that The Lord will surround you, comfort you, and bring you peace. Love you, Chris and Kaya
Herzliches Beileid der Familie Mills!
Andreas & Monika Büngener
Theo & Margret Büngener
Ute & Johannes Hansen
We are so sorry for your loss and will pray for all of you. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort
We're praying for you and the family. So sorry for your loss.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet mother and my friend of many years, I will truly miss her and because of having a doctor appointment I will not be able to attend the services. Know that I love you three very much and your families. Please keep in touch.
Love,
Emma
I will miss my Trudel.....I wish i could have more time with her. She was loved .Valie
We will miss you Trudel
Richard and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Mike and family, sorry for your loss. She was a special lady! Lisa, Bradley, Alecia and Ryan Corner
Richard & Gabriel, Dan & I are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.