Unexpectedly, on Monday, October 22, 2012, age 69, of Observatory Hill. Beloved wife of 32 years to Al Mills; devoted mother of Lynda (Eric) Kainz, Frankie Bradac and Missy (Beeb) Platt; proud grandmother of Gregory, Ryan, Sara, Ally, Charlie, Christina, Justin, Cory, Josh and Bo; sister of JoAnn Jarvis (Bob), Deborah (the late Frank) Baysek and the late Lois Lehane; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday from 2 p.m. until time of Blessing Service at 8 p.m. at the HEARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4047 Perrysville Avenue, Observatory Hill. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials to the American Diabetes Association.