Rosemary (Rosie) Royse Mills

April 29, 1922 - September 12, 2012
Rosemary (Rosie) Royse Mills

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Rosemary (Rosie) Royse Mills, 90, of Port Charlotte, FL, died Wednesday, the 12th of September, 2012, at the Elizabeth House, a Hospice House, near her daughtersí homes in Hendersonville, NC.

She was born April 29, 1922 in Amity, IN to Charles and Monta Sutherland Royse. After her motherís death later that year, Charles married Angeline Sutton Leser. Rosie was lovingly raised on their farm in Amity and was a 1940 graduate of Edinburgh High School. In 1941, she married her high school sweetheart, Dan Mills. They recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. They resided and raised two daughters in the Indianapolis, Indiana area and were charter members of Southport Christian Church.

Dan and Rosie moved to Punta Gorda, FL in 1986 where they have been active members of Burnt Store Presbyterian Church.

Rosie was lovingly devoted to her family, loyal to her many friends and had a wonderful smile that could light up a room.

She is survived by her husband, Dan Mills; daughters, Sharon Mills of Hendersonville, NC, and Judy Mills Gower of Punta Gorda, FL and Hendersonville, NC; nephew and niece, Bill Leser and Patricia Leser Allen, both of Franklin, IN; a great-niece and great-nephews; and close family friends, Deirdre Hulihan and Susan Doty Pardue.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Hortense Royse Leser, and her brother-in-law, Charneal Leser, both of Franklin, IN.

A memorial service Monday, September 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, Punta Guda, FL. A reception will follow at 1:00 PM at South Port Square in Port Charloote, FL. The flowers are being provided by www.charlottecountyflowers.com at (800-342-6730)


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  • September 15, 2012
    Paul Myers says:
    Sharon, Please accept my deepest sympathy during this time of loss. I lost my mother in March, so I can relate to your pain and sorrow. Try to remember the wonderful times you spent with mom over the years.

  • September 16, 2012
    Susan says:
    I am so blessed to have been "adopted " by Rosie and Dan and made an honorary daughter #3. They both are an example of a true loving family and I am a better person for having them in my life. I was fortunate enough to have been a part of Rosies final days and it will make her smile even more special as I remember her. I will miss her humor and wisdom and especially her love. She will live on through Dan Sharon and Judy as they will always be my family. I love you Rosie

  • September 16, 2012
    STEVE & CAROL ADAMS says:
    Dan, Please accept our deepest symppathy for your families loss. You and Rosie were always such an inspiration to us.

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  • September 16, 2012
    Linda Swearingen Wirey says:
    Judy and Sharon - Please accept my deepest sympathy. I have very fond memories of spending time at your house when we were schoolmates. Rosie was a very special. My prayers are with your family.