Josephine was born January 11, 1936 in Johnston County, daughter of the late Ernest Creech and Lena Godwin Creech. She grew up hard and raised her family on a cotton, tobacco, and corn farm in Johnston County. She was always known as an independent, yet sweet and kind woman who would help anyone in need. Her family was very important to her as she loved spending time with them. She attended Full Life Fellowship Church. Preceding her in death was her husband James Floyd Mills, son Timothy Mills, and lifelong partner, Joey Jennings.
Survivors include her two sons, Jimmy Mills and wife Victoria of Ash and Jerry Mills and wife Sheri of Shallotte; two brothers, Roger Creech and wife Jessie of Hampton, Virginia and Donnie Creech and wife Janice of Hampton, Virginia; 7 grandchildren, Michelle, Jamie, Candace, Jesse, Julie, Kristy, and Melissa; 12 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021 at two o'clock in the afternoon at Full Life Fellowship Church in Ash.
Memorial condolences may be made at www.shallottefunerals.com
White Funeral and Cremation Service, 3660 Express Drive, Shallotte, North Carolina.
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