OBITUARY
Jeannette Alice Mills
December 21, 1925 – January 10, 2021
Jeannette Alice Mills was born on December 21, 1925 to Martha Louse Cole and Frank Cole in New York City, New York. She was the youngest of seven children and her oldest brother gave her the nick name “Honey” She attended the New York City Public School System where she completed her education at Central Commercial High school where she got her degree in Bookkeeping. She was the main entertainment attraction at her graduation and was offered a singing contract from a visiting talent scout. She refused the offer as she was engaged to Malcolm Mills from Tryon, North Carolina whom she married on August 11 1945. She and Malcolm had a good life in New York where the raised two sons, Malcolm and Aaron. She pursued her career in bookkeeping and retired from Multiple Products as Head Bookkeeper. Jeannette, her husband and her sister Marie Stuger, moved down to Ocala from New York in 1981. As part of their faith journey, she and Marie joined Zion UMC in 1982. Jeannette supported the church, by taking on various administrative tasks and was a faithful member even as her health began to fail. She was known for her sense of humor and her willingness to offer help to anyone who needed it. She belonged to the Red Hatters and the New York City Transit Club. She conducted water aerobics classes at To Your Health Spa until she had to give it up at age 94.
Jeannette transitioned from her physical life journey on January 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Malcolm Mills, her son Aaron Mills, her parents Martha and Frank Cole and six brothers and sisters.
She leaves behind her oldest son Malcolm Mills, Sister-in-law Anna Cole and a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends.
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Memories
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ADD A MEMORYClara Martin
January 19, 2021
I really enjoyed our time being in the Red Hatters Club . I will miss you dearly my friend. Clara (Bea) Martin
Robert Cory
January 19, 2021
Malcolm, sending Loving prayers for your mother and you. Cory and I really enjoyed the time we spent with you and your mother during the hurricane a couple years ago and we stayed at your apartment in tampa along with "mom" She was always smiling and really liked her NCIS tv shows.
Wolfgang Kunze
January 17, 2021
Dear Malcolm,
Your mothers death has shocked and sadden us.
Please accept the expression of our deepest sympathy.
We will share your pain.
Your friends
Wolfgang and Olivera
DOUYERE Marc
January 17, 2021
I will keep a wonderful memory of Mom, funny, tender, generous, dynamic, a person who to me was like my grandmother at heart.
I loved her and I will miss her dearly
Marc
Audrietta Izlar
January 16, 2021
What a beautiful soul! Truly, Mrs. Mills leaves a legacy of grace, strength, beauty, wisdom, honesty, and courage. Always exuberating dignity as she moved through the aging process. I was blessed to know her, even from a distance and through my mother, one of her dear friends, Nancy Coleman. She will be missed by many. Praying for her son, Malcolm, family, and church family, Zion United Methodist Church in Ocala.
Beth Satchell
January 16, 2021
Aunt Honey as I knew and loved her she was a delightful woman with a captivating smile in her heart and on her face. She openly shared her love of God. She was a loving mother to her son Malcom and to her family, she fiercely loved her friends she supported with kindness. She loved her tennis and we’d watch it together. I’ll miss Aunt Honey but I’ll meet her one day on the other side of Glory . Rest in paradise.Eternally grateful😇 Beth Satchell and family
Donald Bean
January 16, 2021
Today the world lost the purest,sweetest,kindest most caring soul a true angel that walked among us for 95 years! She was always full of life and such a joy to be around and would help anyone in need! Her smile lit up a room and she was just an amazing person in every way! Heaven truly gained the best today! I will truly miss seeing you and talking with you and all the advice you gave and tough times you helped me through! I know you will be watching over us from above! I love you and am gonna miss you!!!
Naomi Stuger
January 16, 2021
Aunt Honey was always full of laughter and joy; she ALWAYZ had a story to tell. Im happy I was able to have a great relationship with Aunt Honey and will always remember the good time
Jean Miller
January 16, 2021
Lovable Jeannette,
People will forget what you said,
People will forget what you did,
But-People will never forget how you made them Feel.
‘Maya Angelou’
My greatest Joy was getting to Know Lovable Jeannette. Most of all I Cherish being able to call her my Friend. How I will miss this Phenomenal Woman and the wonderful times we shared together.
Malcolm, May your Heart soon be full
with Wonderfull Memories of Joyful times the two of you spent together.
Love,
Jean Miller
Shirley Jones
January 16, 2021
Iam missing my friend. We met in 1994@ NYCROFF Club Will miss the Sunday Brunch after church she loved going to the movies , and some Shopping along the way Sake Fith Avenue was one of her favorite. We always look forward to Cruises every year
so much fun... the last one was 2019. 🙏God Speed dear friend until we meet again 🙏LUV U.
Joyce Jones
January 15, 2021
Miss Jeannette was my roadie. I was her girl. I loved her.
Jeannette Ortiz
January 15, 2021
I would like to express how much I love and thoroughly enjoyed my Aunt Honey. First because she was ageless because she loved people and knew how to make others feel loved. Second, She was funny and witty. She made others laugh including my self. I can tell you her joke, but you would have had to be there. Anyway I'm proud to say I am named after my aunt and only hope I have half the beautiful qualities that she possessed. Jeannette MiMi Ortiz.
Tina Bridgemohan
January 15, 2021
I will miss dearest Aunt Honey. I will never forget how she so lovingly prepared the family dinner last year. Aunt Honey's infectious smile and positive spirit was
always a pleasure to be around. My condolences to her son Malcolm and the entire family. Thank you for always making me feel at home. We all live for the day when we can say life without end at last! Revelation 21:3,4
Love T (Tina)
Sandra Rawlings
January 15, 2021
I will miss our beloved field trips. Ms. Mills and 2 others rode, another provided snacks, and I drove. We loved being together. …Fun, Food, Laughter, and Excitement. Indeed she will be missed.
Much love to Ms. Mills and Malcolm!
Jeanne Thomas
January 15, 2021
I've known Jeannette for almost 40 years, and always found her to be full of laughter. She was a person wanting to explore and get involved to have fun. One can say, she enjoyed life to the fullest. Jeannette was always on the go, travelling around the country and out of the country until her death. She never let a minute go by without doing something. I can picture her laughter as I write this. She was something else.
Jeannette was also a person who cared about others, and shared
meaningful time with her friends and family. She was a dear and true friend. I must say, Jeannette had a wonderful life, and will be missed by her family and friends. I know, I miss her already.
As the Lord takes her into His house, may He also watch over Malcolm and her family and give them strength.