Evelyn Ruth Mills, 68, of Longs, SC died February 20, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 3, 1945 in Grafton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Ezra Teets and Virginia May Hartzell Kates, and step-daughter of the late Robert F. Kates.

On September 5, 1964, Evelyn married her beloved husband, Roger Charles Mills, Jr. Together they enjoyed over 49 wonderful years of marriage. She was a long time resident of St. Mary's County from 1975 to 2006, when she moved to South Carolina for retirement.

She worked full-time as a devoted mother, loving and caring for her family. As her children got older she worked several part-time jobs in retail and for her niece at her restaurant. She was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and cross stitch. She loved baking, cooking and hosting friends and family at her home. In her younger years she was a great dancer and liked to bowl.

She enjoyed travelling, especially to Florida to spend time with her mother. She was also a loyal and devoted fan of the Washington Redskins. However, her greatest love was for her family; in which she enjoyed spending as much time as possible, especially with her grandchildren.

In addition to her beloved husband, Evelyn is survived by her children, Sherri Scrogham (James) of Martinsville, IN, David Mills of Battle Creek, MI and Doug Mills (Laura) of Mechanicsville, MD; her niece whom she loved as her daughter, Jennifer Price (Andrew) of Wilmington, NC; seven grandchildren, Nick Payne, Joshua Krum, Mark Mills, Michelle Burch, Branden Mills, Jacob Mills, and Peyton Mills; her sister, Doris McCauley (Mike) of Georgia and her step-sister, Kathy Stephens of Jacksonville, FL. She is preceded in death by her parents and step-father.

Family will receive friends for Evelyn's Life Celebration on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Interment will be held at a later date.

The family suggests Memorial Contributions to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.