Patricia was born in New Hanover County to Benjamin Jackson Mills, Sr. and Elizabeth Cornelia Mills on August 3, 1939. After graduating High School in Bolivia, she attended Columbia Commercial College, in Columbia S.C. studying in Business, then working in Washington D.C. at U.S. Naval Headquarters.
Married in 1959, she had two children; Christopher and Deborah LaBrie of Raleigh. After residing in several areas of the country Patricia and her children settled in Winnabow, N.C. Patricia served as Pianist of Peace Memorial Baptist Church for many years. Patricia had a long and successful career in the Planning Department at Corning Inc. in Wilmington, N.C.
Upon her Corning retirement, Patricia had a love of flowers which she enjoyed growing immensely, as well as her sewing, painting and her enduring love for her precious felines.
Patricia is preceded in death by her loving son Christopher and her Parents Elizabeth and Benjamin Mills.
Patricia is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Scott), her brother Benjamin Jackson Mills Jr. and his wife Nancy of Winnabow and many other extended relatives and lifelong friends.
Deborah would like to give a Special Acknowledgment and Appreciation to The Sullivan Family for their watchful and loving eyes on Mama, Grandmama and Granddaddy over the many, many years. May God Bless you all.
Services are Private.
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