Mary Lane Mills

Mary Lane Mills age 83, passed away, Friday, November 23, 2018 at her home. Veteran U.S. Army, WAC. Registered Radiologic Technologist. Her passion and pride of her Irish heritage led her to become a member and President of the Daughters of Erin, where she and her nieces were among the first group of women to ever march in the Columbus St. Patrick’s Day parade. She fostered this passion and pride throughout her family by involving her nieces, nephews, cousins, and their friends in all of these traditions such as competitive Irish Step Dancing, Tin Whistle lessons, Dart Leagues and marching every year. She also exuded a love and pride for the country for which she served and called home. While she did not have her own children, she was a mother to many. She had a magical way of making the children in her life feel like they were the only person in the room. She did this with all children; her family members, their friends and those for which she provided daycare throughout the years. She had a quick wit that only one could wish to have. Her loyalty to those she loved ran deep. Her love for animals carried her through to the end of her days here on earth. Preceded in death by her father, Donald S. Mills; mother, Kathryn Mary (Lane) Mills; cousins, Harry Franken, and Paul Franken; nephews, Donald Thomas Mills, Jr., Donald Thomas “Tommy” Duemey; and dear friends, Sally Varley Duemey and Lorna Flaherty. Survived by brothers, Donald T. Mills and Richard Allen (Sandra) Mills; nieces and nephews, Timmy and Shelly Mills, Meredith Lane “Laney” (Tom) Netcher, Lea (Jason) Levin, Emily (Ryan) McEvoy; beloved cousins, Mark Franken, Greg (Jackie) Franken, David (Gabbe) Franken, Julie (Mike) Graessle, Angel Franken, and their mother, Frances Franken Marlowe; dear friend, Mary Hayes. “I love you more! A bushel & a peck & a hug around the neck! Catch ya on the flip side.” Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2018 at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 1420 Grandview Ave., Columbus, OH 43212. Father David Poliafico, Celebrant. Irish wake to follow at the Shamrock Club of Columbus, 60 W. Castle Rd., Columbus, OH 43207. Private family inurnment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com.

Mary Lane Mills

September 6, 1935 - November 23, 2018