Connie R. Mills, age 64 of LaPorte, IN, died Saturday, February 11, 2012 at I.U. Health LaPorte Hospital.
She was born on June 20, 1947 in LaPorte to Wallace and Juanita Smith Clanton.
She was a Bartender and wonderful Cook for the American Legion of Walkerton, IN. A member of First Church of God, LaPorte; Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post #183 of Walkerton; and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2439 of LaPorte.
Surviving are her children, Lori Foster of Ocala, FL, Rick Fisher of Ocala, FL, Keith Fisher of St. George Island, FL, and Mike Smutzer of LaPorte; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn F. Roden of Koontz Lake and Debora (Bob) Harris of Walkerton; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ronald Clanton; brother-in-law, Victor Roden; and her best friend Millie.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 5 PM Thursday, February 16, 2012 at First Church of God with Rev. Jeff Zigler officiating. A time of visitation with the family will be from 4-5 PM Thursday at the Church. Services have been entrusted to Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, LaPorte.
Interment will follow privately at Grovertown Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.