Esther Lucille Mills Obituary (1924 - 2016)

Esther Lucille Mills Of Lansing, MI passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the age of 92. Esther was born on February 28, 1924 the daughter of Leon and Dorothy (Hammond) Mathias in Eaton Rapids, MI. She was a graduate of Eastern High School class of 1942. In 1943 Esther married James Mills and together they had six children. She was a member of South Lansing Christian Church since 1952 and was also very involved with church activities. Esther was an avid Detroit Tigers fan; she enjoyed quilting, crocheting, traveling and camping trips with her family and church family. Esther was also a longtime volunteer for the American Red Cross blood drives. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister, Eloise Fulger. Surviving are her daughters, Jane (Bill) Calhoun, Debbi (Terry) Rountree, Dianne Strickland, Jackie (Curt) Kinney, Cheryl (Bob) Keen; son, Jim Mills; 21 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, May 23, 2016 at South Lansing Christian Church. The family will receive friends at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing chapel on Sunday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com