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Obituary

Shirley Mills went home to Jesus on December 20, 2024 at age 88.


Shirley was born to Otis and Gladys Jessee on September 4, 1936 in New Tazwell, TN. She was the 3rd of 8 children. Shirley married her husband, Bill on December 31, 1951 and moved to Phoenix in 1952. Together they had 4 children, Charles Jr., Wanda Sue, Charlene and Patricia. Shirley became a member of Central Heights Baptist Church in 1958. In …

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The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. And a special thank you to Monica with Stoneridge Hospice, for taking such wonderful care of Shirley.

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Born

September 4th, 1936
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Got married to Charles Mills Sr.

December 31st, 1951
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Passed away

December 20th, 2024
Surprise, AZ

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary

200 W Beardsley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Heritage Arrowhead Funeral Center
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