Laura Ruth Phelan

Laura Hicks Mills Phelan, 87, this beautiful angel went to be with the Lord at her heavenly home from Mary Washington Hospice to be reunited with her family and friends. She was born in Rome, Georgia on Friday, April 12, 1929 and resided in Fredericksburg all of her life, until her passing on Friday, October 21, 2016.

She was widow to Lloyd Mills and John Phelan.

She is survived by her two daughters, Bonnie Mills Barnes and husband Michael and Melanie Mills and life partner D. Sue Cripe; sister, Gabriella Pribble; and four nieces and two nephews and their families.

Laura worked a variety of jobs throughout her life. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling and entertaining. Her greatest joy was that of being a mother to her two daughters. Her happiest times were loving the Lord, loving her daughters, and loving her family and friends.

Laura was a church member for over 70 years and stayed active in all aspects of the church’s mission until she fell ill and could no longer attend. Laura loved reading the Bible and her favorite verse was 1 Corinthians Chapter 13 and her life was a reflection of that scripture… “the greatest of these is Love.”

“ So long as we can love each other and remember the true feelings of love that we have had, we can die without really going away. That is to say, all the love and memories that you have created throughout your life are still here. Death ends a life not a relationship. You live on in the hearts of everyone, you have touched and nurtured while you were here.”

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg from 4-6:00 pm. A funeral service will be officiated by Pastor Mark Dunn, Chancellor Christian Church on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the funeral home at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp

Online condolences may be sent at www.mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com