Barbara Mills peacefully passed away on September 5, 2024 with her loving family by her side.
Barbara was born Barbara Ann Park on August 1, 1928, in Brookston, Texas to William Park and
Theresa Popp Park.
Barbara grew up in Paris, Texas and attended Paris Junior College where she was crowned
Homecoming Queen of her class. While attending Paris Junior College, Barbara met the love of
her life, William "Tinker" Mills.
Barbara and Tinker married in 1947 and remained married until Tinker's death in 1995.
Barbara was a busy homemaker. She raised five children with Tinker, but somehow always
found the time to volunteer when asked upon. She had a giving heart to organizations such as
Meals on Wheels. She also spent tireless hours volunteering as a parent and parishioner at
Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Garland, Texas where she was a 1949 founding member.
Barbara loved her parish and remained a devoted and active member until 2019.
Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, William Bryan Mills, brother, William Archibald
Park of Garland, Tx, and sister, Helen Marie Cleary of Orlando, Florida.
Barbara is survived by her children Michael Mills and wife Janet. Timothy Mills and wife
Margaret, Georganna Mills Russell and husband Michael, Beverly Mills Melian and husband
Roland, and Mark Mills and wife Angie. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren, Barbara is also survived by her brother, James Edward Park and his wife Nancy of Grand Prairie, Texas and
her nephews, Michael Park and Stephen Park also of Grand Prairie, Texas.
The family feels we would be amiss if we didn't mention what a loyal and dedicated fan Barbara
was of the Dallas Cowboys. She looked forward to football season every year. She proudly wore
Cowboys gear every opportunity she had. We will all feel a sense of comfort every weekend
knowing she will be cheering them on from above.

Rosary and Funeral Mass will take place at Calvary Hill North Chapel, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM and will be followed directly by entombment in the Mausoleum