Obituary for Katharyn Ann (Lewis) Mills (1934-2025)

Mills, Katharyn Ann (Lewis), 90, of Scalf, KY passed from this life into eternal life on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 9:46 pm. 

She was born August 12, 1934, at home in Dione, KY to parents John and Edna (Noe) Lewis who precede her. Also, preceded by husband Tom J. Mills Sr., mother and father-in-law, Carrie Ayers Mills and Tom J. Mills, brother and sister-in-law Jack and Doris Lewis, sisters-in-law Ina Jean Brown and Betty Williamson, brothers-in-law Billy Don Mills and Kermit Williamson, daughter-in-law Carol Mills, granddaughter Hailey Ross and grandson TJ Mills.  

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Karen Ross, Tom J. Mills, Jr., Debbie (Jim) Reach, Tim (Donna) Mills, and Carrie Deanna (Kevin) McKenzie. Grandchildren, Jimmy (Jennifer) Ross, Angela (Brandon) Mills, Tracy Brinegar, Monica (John) Whitt, David Mills, James (Julie) Reach, Melissa Tackett, Jessica Johnsen, Steven (Heather) McKenzie, Amanda (Anthony) Ritchie, Chris (Deborah) McKenzie, and Krystal McKenzie; 28 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter; two sisters: Wilma (Bill) Fields and Betty (Jerry) Walters; two brothers: Sam (Joyce) Lewis and Paul (Peggy) Lewis; and sister-in-law Maxine Mills. Many nieces, nephews, friends, and her Salt Gum Baptist Church family.   

The family would like to thank Mountain View Nursing Home and Middlesboro ARH for the love and care they gave to our mother during this time.  

Funeral will be held Salt Gum Baptist Church

Officiated by Kennon Roark

Burial at Long Tom Mills Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, the Mills family ask with gratitude that donations be made to Salt Gum Baptist Church in memory of Katharyn Ann Mills.

Arrangements made by Hopper Funeral Home, Barbourville, Kentucky.