Lyla Lee Anthony was born February 15, 1927 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the daughter of Roy H. Mills and Etta Lynch Mills. Ms. Anthony retired from Naval Ammunition in McAlester and was of the Methodist faith. She passed this life on April 27, 2012 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas after having attained the age of 85 years, 2 months and 12 days.
Survivors are:
1 son and daughter in law: Bill and Terry Elswick of Tulsa, OK
2 grandchildren: Justin Elswick and wife Kelsey of Collinsville, OK and Lora Elswick of Tulsa, OK
2 great grandchildren
2 sisters and brothers in law: Polly and Charles Lackey of Sallisaw, OK and Wanda and Tommy Hensley of Preston, OK
1 brother and sister in law: John and Naomi Mills of Edwardsville, KS
1 sister in law: Linda Mills of Choctaw, OK
several other relatives and friends
She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother: Robert Mills and 1 great granddaughter: Elizza Elswick |