Mills, born in Kensett in White County, attended public schools in Kensett but graduated as valedictorian from Searcy High School in the county seat of White County.
Mills was born in Kensett in White County to Abbie Lois Daigh Mills and Ardra Pickens Mills. Mills attended public schools in Kensett but graduated as valedictorian from Searcy High School in the county seat of White County. 
