Velma Jean Mills, 91, of Savannah, MO, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, in her home.

Velma was born October 12, 1932 in Mound City, MO to Earl and Sylvia (Gelvin) Baker.  On January 19, 1951 she was married to James R. (J.R.) Mills of Forrest City, MO.

Velma worked as a waitress/manager at Snow White Restaurant, then as a beautician out of her home and later drove over the road with her husband, J.R.  After retirement she volunteered at the Rolling Hills Library Belt Branch and at the Society of Memories Doll Museum in St. Joseph, MO.

She was preceded in death by her husband J.R., her parents and a brother and sister.

Surviving family includes son, Tom Mills and wife, Marilyn, of Idaho Falls, ID; daughter, Paula and husband, John McGinnis, of Kearney, MO; grandson, Trey Mills and wife, Corinn, of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter, Brandie and husband Howard Hazelbaker, of Mountain Home, ID; 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother.

Visitation will begin after 12:00 PM Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Mrs. Mills has been cremated.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to "your favorite charity" in her memory.