Donna Cheryl Mills, 78, of Amarillo, TX died Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Craig Albracht officiating. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Donna was born March 25, 1944, in El Dorado, AR, to Wade and Mary Williams.
She graduated from West Texas State University.
Donna married Lloyd Dean Mills on February 23, 1963, in Dumas, TX.
Donna was a member of First Baptist Church and former member of Ladies Investment Club. She was an avid gardener and multiple times she was the winner of the Yard of the Week. Her yard was so beautiful that many weddings were held there. Donna was also passionate about cooking, and spending time with and loving on her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Mills (Dec. 12, 2016); and her son and daughter-in-law, Greg Mills and wife Denise (Jan. 24, 1988).
Survivors include her daughters, Susan Smith (Kyle), and Cyndi David (Kent); grandkids, Abbye (Devin), Sara (Jesse), Katie, Claire, Will, and Annie; great-grandkids, Knox, Kyson, and soon-to-arrive, “Baby Boy K”; and uncle, William Milner.
The family suggests memorials to High Plains Children’s Home; or to Alzheimer’s Association.
Dear Cyndi & Susan I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I have so many fond memories of all your family. I spent so many hours with you both as well as Greg when your mom & dad would have plans to go out. I loved your mom & dad & always enjoyed seeing them anytime i would run into them.
I know your mom will be greatly missed. I will be lifting you & your families up in my prayers. Love you both.
Lloyd Dean and Donna were younger but still considered classmates at Dumas High School as-well-as church mates and friends. Cling tightly to our Lord’s unfailing and unchanging hands remembering you are not orphans. Grieve-as-you must, not-as-others are telling you is right, wrong or indifferent. May He bless each and every one of you greatly.