Paula K. Mills, 77, of Clinton, IL passed away 4:42 PM, March 12, 2026 at Vonderlieth Living Center, Mt. Pulaski, IL, where she received exceptional care for the last seven months.

Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Clinton United Methodist Church, Clinton, IL with Pastor Darrell Howard officiating.  Burial will follow at Mausoleum Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL.  Visitation will be 5 – 7 PM Friday, March 20, 2026 at the church.  Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the DeWitt County Friendship Center, the DeWitt County 4-H Foundation, or the Clinton United Methodist Church.

Paula was born July 27, 1948 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Rev. Richard and Evelyn (Droll) Denmark.  She married David D. Mills April 17, 1971 in Minonk, IL.

Survivors include her husband, David D. Mills, Clinton, IL; children:  Marc (Ginger) Mills, Savoy, IL, Carey (Joe) Trimby, Clinton, IL; and Jon (Bobbie) Mills, Jacksonville, IL; seven grandchildren:  Lauren, Ethan, Logan, Morgan, Carson, Kaleb, and Jackson; sisters, Dee Denmark and Connie Denmark; and cousins Tim Smith and Ben Smith also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and uncle and aunt, Robert and Janice Smith.

Paula was a longtime member of the Clinton United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist Women, Mary Circle, and served on the Staff Parish Relations Committee among others. Paula’s parents were United Methodist clergy. Faith and serving was important to Paula. Paula worked at Westminster Village in Bloomington, IL and at the DOVE Center in Clinton.  She served on the DeWitt Co. Friendship Center Board and the DeWitt Co. 4-H Foundation Board.

Paula’s life revolved around faith, family, and serving others. She will be missed by her family, friends, and all who were blessed to know her.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com