Thelma Mills

thelma mills

December 21, 1944 ~ February 15, 2025

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Thelma Faye Mills, 80, of Danville, passed away on February 15, 2025, at home with her children. Born on December 21, 1944, in Weatherford, Texas, to the late Claude and Ruby Berry. Thelma spent her life dedicated to the education of others and the betterment of her community. She is predeceased by her husband Richard “Dick” Mills, and her siblings Jack Berry, Bob Berry,  Raymond Berry, Murlin Berry, Nathan Berry, Kathrine Henderson, Mary Peacock, Rosalea Butler, Aggie Berry, Leona Britton, and Steve Berry.

Thelma earned her Master’s Degree and devoted her career to teaching, working tirelessly for the Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) where she inspired countless students to pursue their dreams. Her passion for education extended beyond the classroom, as she actively participated in local organizations, including serving as a Boy Scout leader, volunteering with the Girl Scouts, and being a dedicated Band Booster. Additionally, she was a valued member of the Boyle County Extension Homemakers – where she was involved in countless groups from quilting to painting, originally a member of the Lancaster Road Homemakers, described as the glue that held it all together. Thelma was a faithful member of the Danville Church of Christ.

Thelma is survived by her loving daughter, Sarah Mills, and her son, Steven (Amanda) Mills, her grandchildren Jessica R. Mills and Ryan V. Mills and her brother George Berry who will cherish her memory and the values she instilled in them.

Visitation will be from 4 – 6 p.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Stith Funeral Home, Danville. The memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2025, at Stith Funeral Home, Danville. Honorary pallbearers will be the Lancaster Road Homemakers.

Thelma’s legacy of kindness, commitment to education, and community involvement will forever be remembered by those whose lives she touched. In honoring her memory, she leaves behind a lasting impact on both her family and the community she so deeply loved.

Memorial donations are suggested to Boyle County Extension Homemakers.

Services

Visitation: February 20, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Stith Funeral Home - Danville
318 West Broadway
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-2113

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Memorial Service: February 21, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Stith Funeral Home - Danville
318 West Broadway
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-2113

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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Thelma Mills 's name.

Boyle County Extension Homemakers

99 Corporate Drive

Danville,

KY

40422

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  1. I first met Thelma at Craft Camp at Jabez. She and her friend Jan were teaching a class together. The theme for craft camp was Hawaiian theme and they both dressed in Hawaiian dress. They were both patient teachers. Every class I took with Thelma, she was so patient with everyone.
    I will miss her at Craft Camp and all extension meetings.

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  2. i was in middle school when she taught me math. she read tough teacher but she was meant well to make sure her students was taught well and able to pass easily. rest in peace “miss mills” as i knew you but now “Mrs. mills” prayers for her family

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  3. i was in middle school when she taught me math. she was tough teacher but she was meant well to make sure her students was taught well and able to pass easily. rest in peace “miss mills” as i knew you but now “Mrs. mills” prayers for her family

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  5. I met Mrs. Mills through the Boyle County Extension office. She finished a counted cross stitch project that I was unable to complete due to my disability. What a kind lady! Prayers for her family.

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  6. My condolences to her family. When we worked at KSD Thelma was always kind and helpful. A very sweet Lady.🙏🏽

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  7. Thelma was my math teacher , she was a kind of teacher who taught me how to do math in Kentucky School for the deaf that where she taught. she always smile when she sees me and says she loves her students to help them learn and she enjoyed it so much. My prayers and thoughts are with her family during this grief time. Rest in peace .

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  9. Thelma always called me JD and I called her Temo. We had many long walks in the cemetery, and lots of laughs when we were team teaching. We didn’t see each other or talk much once I moved to London, but when we did it was just like old times. She was a very dear friend. She will truly be missed.

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  12. I didn’t know Thelma but I visited her once in the hospital. I worship at the Church where she attended. I see by the loving comments , the kind helpful and loving person she was. I wish I had come to Danville sooner and got to know her. I know you will miss her.

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  13. I will truly miss Thelma. We worked together but after we both retired we got together and talked. We had a lot of the same interest and we would discuss projects. All my memories are so good and that makes her being gone a little easier. Sarah and Steven, you will be in my prayers and will be thinking about you.

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  15. Sarah and Steven, so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a jewel! May God give you comfort and peace at this most difficult time.

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  16. A dear friend I worked with at KSD. I got my quilting frame from her many years ago. It was her sisters. I didn’t have a clue how to put a quilt on it to quilt, being the kind person she was, she came to my house and helped me get started. There’s been a quilt on it ever since. She will be missed. Prayers for her family

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  17. Thoughts and prayers to Thelma’s family. Enjoyed the days of Danville Band and Football in the early 90’s as well as many bingo nights along side her husband Dick.

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  18. I went to Junior High and High School with Thelma . She always had a smile on her face. She was a sweet young girl .

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  19. Thelma was an amazing person who had a remarkable life. We shared a common interest of coming from a large family. I will miss her stories and her hearty laugh. God bless.

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  21. I went to Weatherford Junior High and Weatherford High School with Thelma. She was a good friend and a sweet person. Rest In Peace sweet friend.
    Susan Byrnes Murray

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