Gladys M. Mills

December 25, 1931 - August 8, 2020

Gladys M. Mills, age 88, born December 25, 1931, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 8, 2020. Gladys was a devoted wife, loving Mom, and loving grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. She was born at home in Red Lion, DE to the late Henry and Florence Sterling. Gladys retired from the DuPont Company after 35 years of service and went on to run an antiques business. She was an avid winter sports enthusiast and especially loved snow mobiling. Gladys also loved camping and gardening. She was a member of the Hockessin, DE Moonflower Garden Club. Gladys loved the holidays with her family, especially celebrating her birthday on Christmas day. She was the proud owner of a classic Bricklin automobile and was a member of the Bricklin International Owners Club Inc. Gladys’infectious laugh, red hair, and her kind and loving ways will be dearly missed. Gladys is survived by her sons: Arthur L. Mills Jr. and Dale E. Mills (Mary); her brother, Marvin Sterling (Patricia); grandchildren: Jennifer Johnson (Glenn), Paul Mills, Chad Mills (Samantha), and Alex Mills; 2 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. Gladys was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur L. Mills Sr.; her parents, and her daughter-in-law, Barbara Mills. Services and burial for Gladys will be private at St. George’s Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Gladys are suggested to the American Lung Association, 55 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601 To send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home 302-731-5459