- Date Of Birth: October 10, 1924
- Date Of Death: July 10, 2021
- State: Texas
Emily Jane Mills, a lifelong resident of Dallas passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 10 surrounded by her family. Emily was born on October 10, 1924 and was predeceased by her parents, Jacob Woodley Boles of Greenville, TX, and Katherine Evantha Scurry Boles of Dallas, TX.
Emily attended the Hockaday School and graduated from Highland Park High School. She went on to attend The University of Texas and SMU where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree. Emily belonged to the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Emily was an active member of Highland Park United Methodist Church and the John Wesley Sunday School Class. She was dedicated to serving the Lord and her church by volunteering for many years in the Prayer Tower, church library, and other volunteer activities.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Mills Luff and husband Dr. Scott Luff; bonus-granddaughters, Virginia Luff and husband Zach Herigodt of Austin, TX, and Michelle Peterson and husband Robert of Jarrell, TX; and great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Hunter; as well as countless wonderful cousins and treasured friends.
The family would like to thank Comfort Hospice for their incredible care giving staff, especially Sonya, Chris and Sharla.
Mom, your beautiful heart and smile will be missed every day! Sweet dreams!
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