Lois Adkins Mills
September 20, 1942 ~ October 13, 2022
ROCKY MOUNT – Lois Adkins Mills, age 80, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Born in Halifax County, NC on September 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Julius Raymond Adkins and Mattie Rea Cullom Adkins. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Sparks; and her daughter, Susan Sparks.
Lois is survived by her husband, Charles “Edward” Mills, Sr.; her sons, Charles Edward Mills, Jr. and wife, Teresa and Randall Allen Mills and wife, Phoebe; her daughter, Kathy White and husband, Kevin; her grandchildren, Rochelle Clayborne (J.C.), Jordy Bridgers (Gordon), Kayla Mills, Morgan Edwards (Andrew), Nelson Mills, Brandon Shannonhouse (Leah), Justin Shannonhouse (Cessily), Katie Harding (Brandon), Megan Mills, and Allen Mills; her 15 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Thomas Adkins and wife, Debbie and Raymond Adkins; and her sisters, Linda Medlin and Ellen Phillips.
A Celebration of Lois’ Life will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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To the family of Lois
I am so sorry for the loss of my friend- we worked together at Kaba Ilco –
We remained friends after she left Kaba –
We talked nearly every week after we both left our jobs –
Mr mills also delivered groceries to my in-laws on falls road way back in the day –
I will miss talking to lois – if I didn’t answer the phone when she called she would leave a message ; I reckon you are at the beach and she would always leave a laugh-
Fly High Lois – no more pain ⭐️⭐️
So sorry for the loss of this sweet lady! Crystal Collins
I will always remember you Lois with your laughter, sweetness, kindness and always thinking of others. I will miss my random phones checking in on me to see how I was doing when you were the one that was having medical issues. Just shows what kind of person you were. I will miss you my friend….
All our love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you please accept our sincere condolences The Nichols’ of Chesapeake,Va and Rocky Mount,NC
Lois was a friend and school classmate to me. I will remember Lois as a loving and kind spirited person. A new body you have now. Rest in peace.
Gloria Overby
Mrs. Mills- it was a treasure to see you that one last time at Grandma Wini’s funeral. It meant a lot that you thought so much of me and Sheri that you came. I will not forget you and Mr. Mills for your kindness and sweet memories of the grocery store growing up. Hugs to your family. Your family will always have a special place in the Cochran family hearts!!
We love you so much Lois. We will miss you. From: Ellen, Linda, Raymond, Thomas, Brian, and Lauren.
Our prayers of comfort and peace are with you and your family.
Sorry I couldn’t be there today. I’m sending hugs and prayers for you all. Love you, Brenda Kaye