Emily Ann Mills

Emily Ann Mills, born on August 5, 1938, in Gonzales, Texas, passed away on October 27, 2026. She lived a life marked by warmth, spirit, and deep faith, and she will be remembered with enduring love by all who were blessed to know her.

Emily found joy in the simple and lively pleasures of life. She loved singing and dancing, and she embraced the happiness that came from camping, traveling, and life on the road in an RV. She also enjoyed gambling, bringing to it the same spirited nature with which she met the world. At the center of her life was her devotion to her Catholic faith, which helped shape the grace, strength, and steadfastness with which she lived.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 31 years, George Mills, whose companionship was a cherished part of her life. She also leaves behind her sons, Lyle Garcia, Robert Garcia, and John Garcia; her daughters-in-laws, Angie Garcie, Rima Garcia, and Jaque Garcia; and her stepdaughter, Michella Berdeaux, and step-son-in-law husband, Jason Berdeaux.

Emily’s love extended across generations, and her family was one of her greatest blessings. She is also survived by her grandchildren Bracken Garcia, Payton Garcia, Camden Garcia, Christopher Garcia, Erin Edge-Garcia and Erin’s wife, Hayley Edge-Garcia, and Evan Garcia and Evan’s spouse, Qian Garcia. She is further survived by her great-grandchildren Jackson, Emelia, and Owen. Her stepfamily also held a special place in her heart, and she leaves behind step-grandchildren Beau Cardenas and his spouse, Baylee Cardenas, and Brady Cardenas and spouse, Jamie Cardenas, as well as step-great-grandchild Ellie Cardenas. She is also survived by her sister, Pauline Clevenger. As well as multiple loving neices and nephews. She is also survived by her loving dog Sandy. Each of them carries forward memories of her love, her vitality, and the joy she brought into family life.

She is proceeded in death by numerouse brothers and sisters. 

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Northeast - Puente & Sons Funeral Chapels, 14315 Judson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78233. A Rosary will be held that same evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Northeast - Puente & Sons Funeral Chapels. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St John Neumann Catholic Church, 6680 Crestway Rd, San Antonio, TX 78239.

Emily Ann Mills will be remembered for her faithful heart, her lively spirit, and the love she gave so generously to her family. May her memory remain a source of comfort, gratitude, and peace to all who knew and loved her.

In Lieu of flowers please send donations to St. John Neumann Catholic Church