Barbara Ann Mills

Mrs. Barbara Ann Cooke Mills, 84, of Mt. Airy passed away Friday, June 19, 2020.  She was born in Surry County on September 9, 1935 to the late Jim and Elsie Cooke of Westfield.  Mrs. Mills was a member of Mount Airy Wesleyan Church.  She is survived by; sons, Mike Mills, Frank (Carolyn) Mills; a daughter, Rhonda (Dave) Odell; grandchildren, Staci (Dale) Jessup, Brandon (Leeann) Odell, Matt Mills, Summer (Brandon) Roberts, Frank (Tammy) Lee, John (Katie) Odell; great grandchildren, Alyssa Jessup, Taylor Mills, Chandler Mills, Preston Roberts, Jada Roberts, Zoey Lee, Izzy Lee, Grady Odell, and Mary Mason Odell; brothers-in-law, Don (Lucy) Mills, and Athel Dollyhite; sister-in-law, Jackie Cooke; special friend, Betty Simmons.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mills was preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Mills; brothers, Beauford Cooke, and Lawrence Cooke; a sister, Linda Dollyhite.  Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the family will hold a private graveside service conducted by the Rev. Richard Loman, and the Rev. Eric Smith.  Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Ln., Mt. Airy, NC 27030.  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.