Lillie Ree Mims of Rockford departed this earthly life July 22, 2022. She was born June 12, 1935 in Sallis, MS, the daughter of Rufus and Ethel Sallis. Lillie lived in Rockford 56 years coming from Chicago, IL. She married Charles Mims, December 31, 1954, he preceded her in death.  Lillie was employed as a Printer/Tinter by Valspar Paint, 34 years before retiring. After retiring, Lillie was employed part-time by Goodwill Industries. She was a member of Faith Walkers Assembly International, formerly serving on the kitchen committee. Lillie graduated from Kosciusko High School in Mississippi.

Lillie leaves to cherish many loving memories, sons, Darryl Mims and Antonio (Wendy) Mims Mensah; daughter, Katrina Mims; five grandchildren; one great grandson; sister, Pearl Anderson; brothers, John "Fruit" Sallis, James (Johnice) Sallis, Daniel (Robin) Sallis and Michael Sallis; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including, daughter in law, Dawnna Mims; sisters in law, Joyce and Jewel Sallis. She was predeceased by her parents, son, Wayne Mims; brothers, Arthur Lee, Joe, and Charles Sallis and Eugene Stingly.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2022 at Providence Baptist Church, 2209 Clifton Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc., 200 N. Johnston Ave.