Julie Ann Mills

Julie Ann Mills, age 59, of San Angelo TX, the daughter of Pat and Joel Albert (Joe) Mills went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021. Julie was a proud graduate of Texas Tech University. After working at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas for over 17 years as Field Examiner, Portfolio Manager, and Director of Automation, Julie relocated in 2001 to Mesa, Arizona to join her mother and step-father where she established her company Palaju, Inc. where they operated a successful retail services business covering Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas, Southern Colorado, and Southern California. The name “Palaju” was derived from the first two letters of Pat, Larry and Julie. The ‘trio’ worked and played together. After the death of her mother and stepfather Julie returned home to San Angelo in 2017 where she joined the family of 1st Community Federal Credit Union as a Business Loan Officer. Julie was preceded in death by her mother Patsy (Pat) Gann Clevenger and father, Joe Mills; sister Lisa Kaye Mills Robbins; and step- father, Larry Clevenger, also grand-parents George & Frances Gann. Julie is survived by Aunts Betty Bradshaw, and Gloria and Ronnie Baggett of Big Lake TX; Cousins Mark and Lisa Matschek and children, Macahl Matschek; Lauryn and husband, Josh Kingma of Katy, TX; and Uncle Fletcher “Buzz” Mills of Midland, TX and his children, Denise Mills, Fred Mills, Daphne Childs and son Jason, and Dana Bellah, husband, Ken, and son TJ. Julie had a group of friends that span over states and time. When the angels came for Julie on Feb 5th, her cherished friends Camille Tighe, Diana Enriquez, Brenda Greer, Bonnie Born and Aunt GoGo were at her side. She was so so loved in many many ways. Julie LOVED her family, friends and pets. Her genuine ability to be a confidant and rock for so many made it easy to build lovely lifetime friendships and relationships that will miss her infinitely. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed a game every opportunity she had. With her competitive spirit Julie led everywhere she went. Julie was a team player first and foremost and, in all ways, blending work with volunteering and always leading in social fun. She always had a knack for bringing people together and helping to create a community everywhere she went. While she may be little in stature, she made up for it in drive, in some ways literally taking the steering wheel, no matter how big it was, and always directing the pathway and forging new sisterhoods where everything was “Absolutely” possible. It’s easy to say Julie always shared of herself with others always making sure they felt welcome especially in her home and her own personal space. A welcomed participant in all events leading the pack always dressed the part ready for just the right opportunity to win whether at golf or any contest she was sure to make her mark. Her adventurous spirit and determination for fun taught everyone about a good time! The lasting and most defined impression was Julie's love. Her love remained steadfast as she brought comfort in sharing her beloved dog, Arizona, and all its peacefulness with all the hearts that needed her. To this day that love remains. Julie's strength and will were clearly demonstrated as she battled cancer more than once. It was precisely her second battle with cancer that brought this journey to a close. Julie is now with her beloved family in heaven. May she rest in peace as we shall surely miss her on earth. Donations may be made to Donate Life in memory of her great godson Byron Greer or the American Cancer Society, both in honor of Julie.