Donna Lee Mills, 82, of Centralia, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 23, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Donna was born on May 6, 1939 in Lincoln, Neb. the daughter of Donald and Helen (Kempkas) Finnigan.
Donna married Samuel Eugene Mills and he preceded her in death.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen Hall (John Welch) of Jefferson City; grandsons, James Patrick Hall of Jefferson City, and Michael Dean Hall (Colleen) of Jefferson City; step children, Samuel Mills (Thelma) of Centralia, Stanley Mills (Mary) of Columbia, Johnny Mills of Mexico; numerous step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, Tiffany and Cole.
Along with her husband Samuel, Donna was preceded in death by two sons, Donald and James Odom; and two step daughters, Susie Mills and Joyce Mills.
Donna enjoyed doing crafts, especially crocheting, and embroidery. She liked to read and be active in her church.
Donna loved spending time with her family and friends.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Turpentine Creek Cat Sanctuary or the Donald and James Odom Scholarship Fund, and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home 104 S. Collier Centralia, MO 65240.
Online condolences may be left at www.fentonkendrickfh.com.
