Paula Mills-Davis Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Paula Mills-Davis

Paula Evette Mills-Davis was born on October 6, 1969 to the late Betty Jo Boyce and Lowell Andrew McEntire in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Her adopted parents, Mrs. Josephine Mills and the late Mr. Brice Mills raised her in Forest City, North Carolina.

Paula graduated from Chase High School in Forest City, NC in 1987 and went on to graduate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Fashion Design in 1991. Her daughter, Iyanna Davis, followed suit, and graduated from the same University in 2021.

To know Paula was to love her, she always had an infectious smile on her face and a positive outlook on life, no matter what circumstances were thrown her way. She was blessed with a particular ability to make everyone around her feel loved and special.

Paula loved to entertain; there wasn’t a time you would be in her presence that she wouldn’t send you home with a full stomach and a smile. Paula had a passion for fashion, and adored music, as well as interior design. She truly was, is, and will always be, a diva.

On June 1, 2024, she was called home, to finally be at peace.

Paula leaves behind her daughter Iyanna Davis and son Imari Davis; her mother Josephine Mills; her sisters Tonia Boyce, Monica Boyce, Florie Ann Boyce, Felissa Hunt (Michael), Carolyn Lee, Pamela Hamilton (James), Tina Wilkins and Ja’Naan McEntire. Her brothers David Petty (Caroline), Danny Petty, Tarik McEntire, and the late Robert Petty, as well as an abundance of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

A service to celebrate Paula's life will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Enloe Mortuary, 231 N. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC.

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Pamilla Ballard sent Beautiful Dreams for Paula Mills-Davis - June 04, 2024

Dearest Queen Paula Mills-Davis, thank you for being a gift to my life, thank you for your mighty kind spirit, and thank you for the gift of Princess Iyanna. Love always, Pam Ballard and Family

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Sonja Brown sent Blossoms in Vogue for Paula Mills-Davis - June 04, 2024

Paula will forever be a bright light in our family. Her laughter and smile were contagious and her beautiful spirit will be with us always. ~Love Sonja Brown & the Brown Family

Zoraida Rosario Cozier sent Red and White Handled Basket for Paula Mills-Davis - June 04, 2024

May you rest in peace. We feel blessed to have had you as a friend. We are praying for the Davis Family. Zoraida and Sidney Cozier

My deepest condolences and sympathy for the family. Paula will always have a special place in my heart and I will always cherish the memories of hanging out with Paula and having heart felt conversations. In my opinion, there is only one Paula. To know Paula is and was to know the meaning of true friendship. Paula, I am so blessed to have know you during this lifetime. Love Martha and family, my forever friend!

PMD, I will always cherish the memories of raising our children together and all the laughs and fun times we've had in out 25 year friendship! You are the kindest and most beautiful soul. They just don't make them like you anymore. Rest Easy my sweet friend, CAV (CarolAnn Vaca)

I am sorry for your loss and my condolences being with the family I love you, Andrea always your friend Paige!

P Davis, as I would affectionately refer to her, you were a bright light in my life from day we first meet. I will miss hearing that beautiful southern accent of yours that I loved so much to imitate when we spoke. Family, you have my deepest sympathy, and I am praying for you all.
Sister-in-law Rest in peace
Robbie & George Ford