Obituary: Mills, Billie (Martin)
She was surrounded by family and our Lord Jesus.
She was preceded in death by her parents William and Helen Martin and her brother Gale Martin.
Billie was born in Ritzville, Washington on October 4, 1938 to William (Laddie) and Helen (Ramm) Martin.
She was the only daughter and older sister to Bob Martin, Jim Martin and Gale Martin.
In 1956 she graduated from Odessa High School and married Gary Mills later that year.
Gary and Billie raised their four children, Terria, David, Tom, and Darin 16 miles southwest of Odessa on the family wheat farm.
Billie was baptized, confirmed, married and attended Christ Lutheran Church in Odessa, Washington.
She was actively involved with Junior Women’s Club, PTA, Christ Lutheran Ladies Aid Society, Corrine’s Flower Shop, as well as countless hours at her children’s events.
After moving off of the family farm in the 1980’s Billie worked at Lincoln County Hospital and the Davenport Retirement Village where she used her love of cooking and hospitality to warm the hearts of the residents.
She was a devout Christian and was actively involved in her Church, Zion Lutheran in Davenport, Washington.
Billie was also the representative for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for many years.
Sunday services and family gatherings were events she looked forward to and enjoyed bringing goodies for all; especially her Billie rolls!
Billie is survived by her husband, Gary Mills of Davenport, WA; her two brothers, Robert and (Diane) Martin of Davenport, WA and Jim (Sharon) Martin of Clarkston, WA.
Her four children; Terria (Gary) Smith of Odessa, WA; David (Kristen) Mills of Liberty Lake, WA; Tom Mills and Marlene Prado of Spokane, WA; Darin Mills and Dottie Hansen of Colorado; Bernadette Mills of Davenport, WA.
Grand- children; Lauri (Aaron) Reilly, Angela (Greg) Allington; Leslie (Brooks) Lzicar, Christine (Kevin) Veon, Andrew Stangeland, Megan Ferguson, Britt Morrison and Lindsey Green, Bryce (Heather) Morrison, Crystal (AJ) Jennings, Drew Mills, Marie (Clay) Wilken, and Justin Mills.
Great-grandchildren: Paige 16, Ashliegh 13, Aiden 10, Andrew 10, Karlee 8, Tyler 6, Evelyn 6, Cole 5, Jacob 5, Layla 4, Kailyn 3, Piper 3, Azlyn 3, Michael 2, Cameron 2, Chloe 1, and Baby Lzicar due in September.
Billie’s most cherished moments were spent surrounded by her friends and family.
Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her so much happiness.
Billie is also loved by her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, countless cousins, family members and many cherished friends.
Memorial services will be held at Zion Lutheran in Davenport, Washington on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Stern, officiating.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.stratefuneralhome.com.
STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.