Barbourville, Ky. – Mossie Lee Mills, 76, passed away March 18, 2021. Mossie was the daughter of Mable Williams King and Otto King, joyfully born to them March 14, 1945 in Bell County, Kentucky.
Mossie will forever be remembered for her kindness and for her strength. Mossie worked as a beautician for many years and was a member of the East Barbourville Baptist Church. She lived a simple, country life, always looking out for the underdog. Mossie was an independent woman who believed in doing things yourself and not having more than you need. She lived by the motto, “waste not want not”. Mossie loved her family and friends fiercely, and was very protective of them. Those close to her appreciated her straightforward and matter of fact communication style. In her spare time, Mossie enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, and her dogs, Jack and Trooper.
Along with her parents, Mable Williams King and Otto King, Mossie’s beloved husband, Virgil Mills preceded her in death, as did her adored grandmother, Amanda Della Carroll; three sisters: Christine “Lily” Davis, Emma Noble, and Ruth Moore and two brothers: James Edward “Whitey” King, and Tom King. One dear grandson, Jathan Malachi Patterson, also preceded Mossie in death.
Left behind to mourn her passing are her cherished daughters, Tina Sowders (Jay) and Virgie York (Jason). Four grandchildren: Andrew “Jed” Sowders (Whitney), Devin Sowders (Megan Perry), Jaylee York, and Jase Reid York, as well as two great-grandchildren: Braylei and Cobe also survive Mossie.
The Mills family will receive friends at Hopper Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 12:00 PM until the funeral hour of 2:00 PM. The Reverend Josh Smith will officiate with musical tributes performed Lisa Miles. Ms. Mills will be laid to rest immediately following the funeral service at the Farley Cemetery in Himyar. Casket Bearers are Andrew Sowders, Devin Sowders, Jay Sowders, Jason York, Jimmie Mills, Joshua Mills, and Bruce Mills. Honorary Casket Bearers are Chuck Johnson, Ricky Hobbs, Tony Gray, and Dr. Steven Morgan.
The Hopper family, Victoria Hopper and Sally Hopper, and the staff of Hopper Funeral Home, express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mossie Lee Mills.
Social distancing requirements are in effect. Everyone attending the services will be required to wear a mask and remain six feet apart.
Hopper Funeral Home, Inc., established over 100 years ago, is in charge of servicing all funeral arrangements for Mossie Lee Mills.
