Mary Elisabeth Mills life came to an end at the age of 97 on Friday July 14, 2023 at her home in Franklin, Tennessee .Mary Mills was born on July 4, 1926 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of Daisy and George Knowles.

Mrs. Mills leaves to cherish her many memories her son, Latham Lowe Mills, Jr,. grandchildren, Natonya Blackmun (John) Listach, Courtney Blackmun, Nathaniel "JR" Blackmun, Jr., Christopher Mills and Alexandria Mills;. great grandchildren, Elizabeth "Lizzy" Listach, Zayne Listach Malachi Mills, Emani Naylor, London Naylor and Eden Mills; sister, Maggie Knowles Cannon; son-in-law, Nathaniel Blackmun, Sr. nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Mills will lie in state on Monday, July 24, 2023 from 12 until 3 at Waters Funeral Home.

Visitation with family Monday, July 24, 2023 from 4 until 6 at Lynn Creek Tabernacle, 117 Fairground Street Franklin, Tennessee.

Funeral Service Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 11:00 A.M, Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 255 Natchez Street Franklin, Tennessee.

Interment Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.