Ms. Teresa LaTrelle Mills, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. She was born on December 3, 1965, in Augusta, Georgia to George and Carolyn Mills, Sr. She attended Barton Chapel Elementary School and graduated from the Academy of Richmond County School in 1982. Teresa also attended Paine College and received an Associate Degree in Nuclear Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia in 1988. Teresa was currently pursing a degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Phoenix with an anticipated graduation date of June 2023.
Teresa learned of Jesus at an early age. She was a faithful member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church family where she sang with the Voice of Bethel choir. Teresa also served o the Fannie Adams Stewardess Board and chaired the 2018 Women’s Day Program. Teresa worked at Augusta University Hospital first as an Admission Representative, then moved into the MRI department as an MRI technologist. At the time of her death, Teresa was the most phenomenal MRI manager that successfully moved the department to a level that has set the standard within the Augusta area. Her strong compassion for patient care will be carried on by those who worked closely with her. Teresa taught her employees to treat all patients as if they were their own family. Her teachings will live on through all her employees. Teresa was known for her beautiful smile, loving and giving spirit, very family oriented and had exceptional work ethics. Teresa was also loving, compassionate, nurturing, affectionate, a devoted mother, an amazing Nana, protective, supportive daughter, strong and dedicated to all. Teresa was a true legend and a very well-known Queen who wore her crown well and with Pride!
Teresa leaves to cherish her beautiful memories: a devoted daughter, Ashley Ryan Noble (Charles) Withers of Augusta, GA; parents, George and Carolyn Mills, Sr. of Augusta, GA; four sisters, Kimberly (Daniel) Brown; Sharon Mills-Swain; Monica (Robert) McIntyre, all of Augusta, GA; Shana (Roan) Cunningham of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, George (Bridget) Mills, Jr. of Augusta, GA and William (Winsome) Mills of Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren, Mikenzi Noble and Logan Withers of Augusta, GA; a very devoted friend, Curtis Noble of Augusta, GA; maternal grandfather, Calvin Jones, Sr of Augusta, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives, friends, and co-workers.
Top Ladies of Distinction LLC, (private ceremony) will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and Public visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, August 12, 2022.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM from Bethel A.M.E. Church, 623 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, GA. Internment will be in Westover Memorial Park, 2601 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
W.H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.
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