Harriet Ruth Mills Keese was born on September 15, 1949, at Mercy Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida to Luther Mills and Annie B. Mills.

She attended Jordan Elementary, Pinellas High School and some college.

Harriet was a member of Stewart Memorial CME, Apostolic COGIC, St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church and Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She served on the Outreach Ministry.

Harriet was employed for Honeywell and was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved babysitting as a teenager and adult. Harriet loved children and family gatherings.

Harriet Ruth Mills Keese departed this life on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Central Rank Rehabilitation, in Brandon, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her father, Luther Mills, mother, Annie B. Mills, brothers, Albert Mills, Sr. and Carl Mills, sister, Eleanor Bostick and grandparents, Arthur Mills, Sr. and Mamie Mills and Doug and Mary King.

She leaves to cherish her memories…

Daughter: Vonaridee Keese

Sisters: Joyce Johnson-Kenney and Delores McClendon

Grandchildren: Ayana Williams and Amber Chenevert

Great-grandchildren: Jaylen Smith, Kenya Aigoro, Madisyn Aigoro, Ashton Chenevert, Bryanna Aigoro and Alayna Chenevert

Aunt: Catherine Jackson

Uncle: Arthur Mills, Jr.

A host of nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends.

Public Viewing: Friday, October 27, 2023 5P - 7P at Smith-Young's Funeral Home 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, FL 33755

Home Going Celebration: Saturday October 28, 2023 11:00 AM at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 13255 118th Street North Largo, Florida 33770

Services Entrusted to Smith-Young's Funeral Home