Manuella K. Mills passed away on November 11, 2017. She was born in Phoenix, AZ on August 26, 1925 to Burleigh Rideau and Amelia Ray. She attended Saint Mary’s High School and graduated from Arizona State University in 1948. Manuella taught elementary school for over 25 years. Manuella was married to Billie Mills for 58 years, who preceded her in death. Manuella is survived by daughters, Gioia Neal (Ronald Neal), Lise Mills, Denise Mills (Cordell Conway) and sisters, Lilly “Mikki” Rideau Crawford and Mary Rideau, brothers, Donnie and Charlie Rideau, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held on December 2nd at 11:00 A.M. at St. Pius X Catholic Church located at 809 S. 7th Avenue, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Office of Black Catholic Ministries, Diocese of Phoenix, 400 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
Eric Gamble
This precious lady made everyone’s day around her brighter , she was mothering and compassionate , and always found the good in any situation..
I was blessed by just hanging out with her and hearing all her heart filled stories….
Rest In Peace moma Manuella!
Love chaplain Eric…
My love goes out to her precious family who always made me feel like I was a part of there family by being so welcoming..
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sheila Allison-Wells
You guys know Nonie was my surrogate mother while I was there.
We all have fond memories of her though we are grateful she is at peace. Wish I could be there with you. you know I am there in spirit.
Love Sheila and the rest of the Wells crew.
Brenna Yaekle
Moms are special. they leave a big empty spot in our hearts when they move on. But they are always there to ‘listen’ when we need them. All my love to Gioia and her family.