Holly Ann Christe Mills

HOLLY ANN CHRISTE MILLS

New London

Holly Ann Christe Mills, 57, of New London, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clincs in Iowa City, due to complications of heart disease. She was born in Burlington on Feb. 8, 1963, to George E. and Mary A. Seeger Christe. She married Jim Mills in New London; they later divorced.

Holly was a 1981 graduate of New London High School and attended Southeastern Community College and Iowa Wesleyan College, majoring in English and minoring in history. She and Mary Glass owned a resale shop, worked at Becker's Jewelers, and managed the shoe department at Walmart and did housecleaning. She made and sold jewelry and tie dye shirts until her health declined. She enjoyed concerts, traveling and, especially spending time with her grandson, Ethan.

Besides her parents, Holly is survived by her son, Whitney Mills of Orlando, Fla.; daughter, Kayla (Ryan) Utter of Altoona; grandson, Ethan; brother, Todd Christe of New London; and three nephews and one niece.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her sister, Julie, in infancy.

According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and a family gathering will be held later this summer, due to Gov. Kim Reynolds executive order prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people during the Covid-19 health crisis.

A memorial has been established to have a tree planted in her name.

Elliott Chapel is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.