Anna L. 'Tootsie' Mills, 91

CAMBRIDGE - Anna L. "Tootsie" Mills, age 91, of Cambridge, died on June 5, 2009, at Chesapeake Woods Center, Cambridge, where she had been a resident for the past three months. Born on Oct. 27, 1917, at Crocheron, Dorchester County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Samuel Todd and Ida Deliva Bramble Todd. Mrs. Mills was the wife of the late Herman Monroe Mills Mrs. Mills was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Cambridge. Mrs. Mills was a hairdresser many years ago having worked for Eva LeCompte before she opened her own shop Tootsie's Beauty Salon. Mrs. Mills was also a licensed practical nurse for twenty years employed by Eastern Shore State Hospital, Cambridge. After retirement, she enjoyed working with her nephew Roy Todd, owner of Ocean Odyssey, Route 50 in Cambridge. Surviving are three grandchildren, Steve Mills and his wife Dee of Woolford, Greg Mills and his wife Dana of Salem near Vienna, and Jeff Dempster of Salisbury; three great-grandchildren Stevie Mills, Jr., Cole Mills and Adam Dempster; and several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceding her in death besides her husband, were two sons, F. Paul Mills and Monroe "Kandy" Mills, Jr.; two sisters, Oneita Todd and Lena Ruark; and two brothers, William Monroe Todd and Brady P. Todd. Graveside services were Tuesday, June 9, at Dorchester Memorial Park, Cambridge. Officiating at the service was The Rev. Delmer Willey. Pallbearers were Stevie Mills, Cole Mills, Dave Pope, Gary White, Roy Todd and Hollie Robbins. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made in Mrs. Mills' memory to Special Home, 210 Henry St., Cambridge, MD 21613. Mrs. Mills resided with Sarah Jackson at Special Home in Cambridge for the last five and a half years. Arrangements are entrusted to Curran-Bromwell Funeral Home, P.A., Cambridge. To send letters of condolences, please visit www.curran-bromwell.com.