of Norfork, AR

June 27, 1960 - November 9, 2025

Lynn Mills, of Norfork, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord after a life marked by faith, determination, and devotion to her family. She lived gently but with purpose steady, thoughtful, and always giving.

She didn't need recognition to make an impact. Her strength was quiet, her heart steadfast, and her love never wavered. Lynn believed faith was meant to be lived out through action. She studied her Bible daily, letting God's Word shape how she served, cared, and saw the world:
''For I know the plans I have for you,'' declares the Lord, ''plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'' Jeremiah 29:11
These words guided her life. Even through the trials and tribulations, she trusted that God's plans were still unfolding for hope and a future.

Lynn and her husband, Danny, shared 43 years of marriage built on love, faith, and perseverance. Their bond was more than just a marriage it was a lifelong friendship and partnership in every sense. They faced challenges and seasons of change, but they walked through them together with God's strength and a shared sense of purpose. To them, life was an adventure, and they embraced it hand in hand always working on something, always building, always moving forward side by side.

As a devoted military wife, Lynn followed Danny across the world during his 22 years in the Air Force from Arkansas, where their daughter Julie was born, to Germany, New Mexico, Alaska, and Utah, before they finally retired home in Arkansas. She adapted to every new place with grace and determination, making each house a home no matter how far they moved. She was deeply involved in Julie's life leading her Girl Scout troop, showing up for every activity, and bringing a sense of stability and peace to every move, ensuring change never felt chaotic. No matter where they were stationed, Julie's room was always the first one set up a quiet reflection of Lynn's heart as a mother: making sure her child was settled and secure before anything else.

As Julie grew older and began her own family, the bond between mother and daughter only deepened. Though distance separated them, Lynn was always there ready to help, to listen, or to show up in person when she was needed most. She often made trips to Texas to lend a hand when Julie felt overwhelmed, staying for as long as it took to bring calm and support. They shared countless shopping days, long conversations, and new craft projects always finding joy in each other's company. Julie carries forward her mother's example through her compassion, creativity, nurturing spirit, faith, and a little of that same stubbornness they both shared.

She lived her faith with quiet confidence never forced, always sincere. She poured her life into others as a natural extension of her relationship with God. From a young age, Lynn was drawn to caring for others, working as a nursing aide and later becoming a certified medical assistant. She loved her years helping patients while working for Dr. Max Cheney and found purpose in providing comfort and kindness through her work. Service wasn't an obligation; it was her calling. She found joy in giving, creating, and quietly meeting needs before anyone had to ask.

Lynn was a creative at heart. She loved to create and could turn almost anything into something beautiful and useful. Her craft room was filled with projects in every stage sewing, painting, jewelry making, or something new she was experimenting with. Each piece reflected her thoughtfulness and creativity. She didn't make things just to make them; she made them to bless others.

Thrift stores were her happy place. She had a talent for finding exactly what someone needed or what would make them smile. Her giving nature wasn't about grand gestures but about those small, personal acts of care that made people feel seen and remembered.

Lynn and Danny loved their home and the life they built together on their farm. The pond on their land was her sanctuary her ''heaven on earth.'' It was her place to think, to reflect, and to find contentment in the quiet. She went there daily, drawn by the serenity and beauty that reminded her of God's presence.

When she became a grandmother, she was no longer just Lynn she was Oma, and she loved every bit of what that meant. Her grandchildren Antoine, Audrey, Olivia, Eliza, Indigo, and Amelie were the joy of her life and the heartbeat of so many of her days. She found ways to make each of them feel seen and cherished, whether through small gifts, shared moments, or simply being present. Her spirit will continue to shine through them in their laughter, their kindness, and the love they carry forward.

Those who knew Lynn describe her as steady, compassionate, and deeply faithful but also as someone who didn't tolerate nonsense. She valued honesty and authenticity, and if something didn't sit right, she had no problem setting it straight. She balanced Danny's mischievous sense of humor with her calm strength, often reigning him in with that look everyone in the family knew. Beneath it all she adored his playful spirit and the laughter he brought into their home. Lynn had a quiet strength that anchored the people around her she loved fiercely, guided firmly, and stood by her family through every season. Once in her circle, you were there for life. She saw the good in people, even when it was buried deep, and she never gave up on anyone she loved no matter how difficult the road.

Her life was an example of quiet service, devotion to her family, and enduring love. She showed that strength doesn't have to be loud, that faith is built through consistency, and that love is best proven through action.

Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, Louis J. Voelker and Joan Voelker and is survived by her devoted husband, Daniel Mills; her daughter, Julie Contreras, and son-in-law, Jose Contreras; and her beloved grandchildren Antoine, Audrey, Olivia, Eliza, Indigo, and Amelie. She is also survived by her brothers, Dean and Gary Voelker, and their wives, Sarah and Karen, with whom she shared close and loving bonds.

She will be remembered for her faith, her creativity, and her unwavering love for her family. Her life reflected a deep devotion to God and a quiet determination to be the light of Jesus to everyone she met. All who knew her will carry her example forward to serve, to create, and to love as she did: gently, faithfully, and with their whole heart. She will be deeply missed, and the space she filled in the lives of those who loved her can never be replaced.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial donations to a fund established in Lynn's honor. Because she was passionate about Operation Christmas Child and devoted much of her time to helping coordinate it through her church, all contributions will go toward next year's project" with the goal of exceeding this year's 39 shoeboxes and sharing God's love with even more children around the world. Donations may be made at https://everloved.com/life-of/lynn-mills/

A Celebration of Life will be held at The River Ridge Inn at 57 River Ridge Rd, Norfork, AR 72658 on Sunday, November 16th beginning at 3:00 pm with a private burial.

Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.

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