Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
Jerry was born on January 21, 1936, in Osceola, Texas, to Carl Mills and Nancy Bertha (Walker) Mills. She moved with her family to Whiteface, Texas, in 1952 and graduated from Whiteface High School in 1953, where she met her future husband.
She married Clifton Bizzell on July 18, 1953, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Together they shared many years of marriage and were blessed with one son and four daughters (Cory, Katy, Kathy, Karla and Darla). Clifton preceded her in death in May of 1995.
Jerry was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Billy Mills; sister, Betty Conner; her daughter, Kathy Bizzell; granddaughter, Laycie; great-granddaughter, Aubrie; and her daughter-in-law, Tina Bizzell.
Jerry was a devoted homemaker and, after her children were grown, later worked as a nurse’s aide and for the Ector County ISD Dietary Department. She was known for her caring heart and strong work ethic.
Jerry enjoyed arts and crafts, trying new recipes, bingo, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her son, Cory Bizzell; her daughters, Katy Vaughan, Darla Durham, and Karla Bizzell, all of Odessa. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Crissy Preslar (and husband Trinity), Clint Bizzell (and wife Amanda), Lyndsey Thomson (and husband Marty), Jennifer Ray (and husband Trevor) and Jackie Bizzell; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
