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Helene S. Mills

06/10/1927 - 08/26/2021

Obituary For Helene S. Mills

Celebration of Life services for Ms. Helene S. Mills, of Atlanta, will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel. Interment, South-View Cemetery, Atlanta. A visitation will be held Friday, September 3, 2021, at the mortuary, from 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. Ms. Mills was born June 10, 1927 to the late Mozella and William Strickland in Atlanta, Georgia. She married the late Mr. Jesse Mills, and to this union one son was born, LeAnder E. Mills, who also preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Waverly and Harvey Strickland In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting monetary donations be made to Ms. Mills’ charitable organization: Friends of Mills, Inc., 515 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. Atlanta, GA 30212. Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Ave., Decatur, GA 30032. 404-371-0772-3.

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We were neighbors and friends. She brought joy, and unforgettable lessons. My love and comfort extends to those grieving her loss. It's been trying couple of years let's all remember to reach out, be kind and make the time to call, text, or visit.

Deepest Sympathy! Velma P. DUNN of Atlanta!

Great older adult advocate for all seniors residing in Fulton County. I was fortunate to have you as mentor. You offered words of wisdom which help guide me personally and professionally - Elma Forest

Great older adult advocate for all seniors residing in Fulton County. I was fortunate to have you as a mentor. - Elma Forest

You will be miss you in still love in me Nancy brown

It was a pleasure to know Mrs. Helene Mills as a viable part of R.O.S.A. and the Helene Mills Center. She was truly an inspiration to many and we will miss her dearly.

Dea. Arthur L. and Dorothy Rogers

Fond memories, prayers, and poems are what we have to remember our dearly departed, Helena Mills. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. A great community leader. Our most heartfelt condolences!! F. Odom and The Love and Courage Stroke/Heart Survivors, Inc.💕

Grateful for the life and legacy of Atlanta pioneer and activist Helene Mills. Mrs. Mills was a fierce advocate for Seniors, Women, Affordable Housing and Social Justice. Although she will be missed, we have the ability to continue her life's work and legacy by picking up the baton for social justice.

Keisha Waites

You were definitely a jewel and a lady of much wisdom. Thank you for always blessing us with a smile. You will be missed but never forgotten. Wesley and Mary Brown

After getting to know Ms. Helene Mills, her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure and we loved her beyond words. She will be truly missed.

Jackie & Mary Singleton Decatur, GA

You're gone but not forgotten . You're forever always in our heart. Your great niece Waverly Strickland granddaughter Mrs.Bessie & Mr.Timothy Garland in Fairburn Ga .The daughter of Mrs Vivian Strickland S.C.

Ms.Mills caring nature was contagious and her memory will live on forever. Sleep In Peace. Lorraine Morgan

To God be the Glory for the life, lessons, and legacy of Mrs. Helene S. Mills! May her memory continue to inspire and embolden others toward great works, and to "Speak for those that cannot or chose not to speak for themselves". I am honored to have served 4 ½ years as Senior Services Manager at the Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose Facility.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2nd Timothy 2:4-7 (Carlos S. Thomas)

She was such a saint who loved people, especially seniors!! I will miss her. Rev. Dr. Joseph L. Crawford, Sr.

She was such a saint who loved people, especially seniors!!

Ms. Mills was an inspiration to my neighborhood activism. She will be missed, but I'm glad I got to be in her inner circle. Forrest Coley

I will miss her. She was a wealth of knowledge and enjoyed talking with her.

Eula Samuel

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc. | Decatur, GA

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