Diana S (Holaday) Mills

Diana Sue Mills 76, Boardman, OR, died Friday November 25, 2022, at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, WA of heart failure.  Diana was born on September 25, 1946, in Harrisonville, Missouri.  She was one of four children to Harry C. and Bernice M. (Cummins) Holaday.
Diana touched the hearts of many people in her life. Whether it was as a waitress or cashier she was kind and caring.  Her grandchildren adored her, and the younger great grandchildren call her “Ba Nanna” which started as “Nanna” short for Grandma Diana. She loved to crochet and made many items especially for family and friends.  Diana often helped her friends by taking care of things in their absence. She loved her yard, and her home was always meticulous.
She was married three times.  In 1963 to Nick D. Lewis of Blackfoot ID for 15 years, in 1979 to Loyal D. Neihart (deceased) of Blackfoot, ID for 9 years, and in 1999 to Philip J. Mills (deceased)of Tacoma, WA for 9 years.  
Upon becoming a widow, she decided to move closer to her daughter and grandchildren in Southeastern ID.  She then followed her daughter to Boardman, OR where she lived the remainder of her life. 
She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother James R. Holaday.  
Survivors include her daughter Alesia A. Sterner (Victor)of Boardman, OR, two sisters, Sandra K. Collings (Gary) of Harrisonville, MO, and Ruth A. King of Tumwater, WA.  Two grandchildren, Brittany D. Gunter (Travis) of Stites, ID, and Nathaniel C. Sterner (Allison)of Chandler, AZ and 6 beautiful great grandchildren Taylor R. Kulp Boardman, OR, Abigale A. Gunter of Stites, ID, Grace M. Gunter of Stites, ID, Grafton R. Sterner of Chandler, AZ, Brianna N. Gunter of Stites, ID and AnnLeigh R. Sterner Chandler, AZ.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, Dec. 2nd, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. to Noon  at the Boardman Senior Center at 100 Tatone St, Boardman, OR 97818

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Boardman Senior Center.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

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