Obituary for Mary Jewel Mills

Mary Jewel Mills. 87, of Thatcher, passed away on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Thatcher.  She was born Aug. 9, 1932, in McCrory, Arkansas, to Leonard and Gertrude Ransom. She married Barney Mills in Roswell, New Mexico. Barney passed away in 1997.

Mary was “One Hell of a Waitress.” She worked for many years as a waitress.

She is survived by her children, Sandy Skipper, Bebe Allred, Seth Mills, and Jason Mills; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Mary Jewel Mills

Mary’s siblings include Gladys Riordan, L.J. Ransom, Nora Winsel, William Ransom, Bobby Ransom, Hansel Ransom, Betty Holley, James Ransom, and Babe Austin.

A memorial reception will be held from 2 – 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at the McDougal’s Caldwell Funeral Chapel & Crematory.

Cry when a child is born

For you know not what her future maybe

Rejoice when a loved one passes on

For she goes into a better world and is at peace.

Online condolences may be extended at www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com