Jannie "Bernice" Mills age 80, formerly from Maryville passed away peacefully in her Tazewell home on November 17, 2020. Bernice was born in Maryville, August 1940, she was loved by many and was always a light in this dark world to those who had the privilege to know her. Bernice was preceded in death by husband Roland Mills, parents Ben and Josephine Blankenship, brothers Bob and Charles Blankenship, sister Suzy Pesterfield, and stepsons Ronnie, Robert, and Roger Mills. Bernice was survived by son Rick Buchanan, daughter Becky Buchanan, granddaughter Nicky Buchanan, great grandchildren Eli, Abby, and Jordan Buchanan, brother and sister-in-law Kenneth and Marie Blankenship, sister Linda Garren and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements have not been made at this time.