Kelly Marie Mills

Kelly Marie Mills, aged 44, passed away on October 11, 2026. Born on December 12, 1981, in Euless, Texas, Kelly was the beloved daughter of Mary McGowan and Robert Dye and grew up in Hurst, Texas. She attended L.D. Bell High School and later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Arlington.

On November 13, 2015, Kelly married Charles Allen Mills III, with whom she shared a joyful life. They were blessed with two children: Violet Ryon Mills, aged 10, and Charles "Cam" Allen Mills IV, aged 7.

Kelly was a devoted mother, wife, sister, daughter, teacher and friend. She dedicated 19 years to teaching art at Beckham Elementary in Arlington ISD, where she inspired countless students with her passion for creativity. Her love for art knew no bounds, embracing painting, sculpting, 3D printing, and crafting with a zest for color and sparkle. An adventurous spirit, Kelly cherished travel and had a fondness for Harry Potter and a love for coffee.

She is survived by her husband Charles; children Violet and Cam; mother Mary; father Robert; sister Laura (Aaron) St. John; brother Mark (Sally) Dye; nephews William, Hudson, and Finn St. John; nieces Samantha and Margot Dye; uncle Don (Jane) Dye; aunt Chris (Larry) Chartier, and cousins John, Denise, Theresa, Vicky, Beth, Chuck, and Jenny. Her in-laws Charlie and Donna Mills, and sister-in-law Crystal (Quentin) Adams, along with nephew Brady Adams, were also dear to her heart.

Preceding Kelly in death were her aunts Sherri (Willis) Prout, Connie Blackford, and Karen Sulser, as well as her cousin Ryan Prout.

Kelly will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.