LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Alberta Celia Mills passed away at her home the morning of Feb. 13, 2017, at the age of 79 surrounded by her family.

Her husband of 63 years, David Mills, sat beside Alberta with his hand in hers, thankful for a lifetime shared.

Her children, Mark, Tamah and Rena, sang to her as she ended her race.

As a testament to her influence and dedication to her family, many of her 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren were with her at the end of this life and the start of the next.

Two of her other children, Marsha and Malcom, waited to greet her in heaven when she drew her last breath, and together now enjoy an eternity free of fear, pain and loss.

Alberta lived her life according to three principles: faith, family and fervency. Her foundation in Jesus Christ, dedication to her family, and the fervency in which she devoted her thoughts to these principles spread like wildfire through those she encountered.

Her impact as a mentor, mother, teacher and friend can still be felt throughout her sphere of influence.  Her sagacity and apologetics guided pastors, community leaders, educators, and missionaries in their ministries and occupations, and her words continue to guide her family in their walk with God.  

Though fiery and fiercely protective of her family, Alberta and Dave’s home had an open door policy for those who needed prayer, a meal or simply an ear to listen.

Despite the hardships and loss she endured throughout her life, Alberta’s three principles still resonate in the lives of her family and friends, and though she has passed on, her legacy continues in profound and influential ways.

On Saturday, March 4, at Grace Church in Kelseyville, there will be a celebration of life service for Alberta starting at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, David requests that donations be made to any of Alberta’s favorite ministries: Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM), CBN/700 Club or Voice of the Martyrs.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .