Edna Earl O'Connell Mills Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Edna Earl O'Connell Mills of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 4, 2026 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edna Earl O'Connell Mills to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Delmas O'Connell and Homie O'Connell; her brothers, Fred and Eugene; and her husband Joe.
She is survived by: her children, Patricia Salyers (Mark) of Orange, VA, Mary Jane Gaddis (Joe) of Winterville, NC and Joey Mills (Trina) of Cheraw, SC; her grandchildren, Chad Young (Lara) of Waynesboro, VA, Edna Slaven (Gregg) of Madison, VA, Mark Salyers, Jr. of Orange, VA, Jeff Gaddis (Angie) of Greenville, NC, Kelly Neel (Blake) of Greenville, NC, Stacy Gaddis of Greenville, NC, Walker Gaddis (Liz) of Raleigh, NC, Brooke Freeman (David) of Bennettsville, SC and Zachary Mills (Marla) of Whispering Pines, NC; her sister Dora Mason (Buddy) of Fuquay Varina; and her sisters-in-law, Judy Puryear and Joyce Sledd. She is also survived by twelve great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the choir or youth program at Wake Chapel Christian Church, 905 Wake Chapel Rd., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526.
