Ms. Ondree Denise (Lewis) McMillan

It's with sadness and sorrow that we officially announce the transition from time to eternal peace of Ms. Ondree Denise McMillan, 70 of Raleigh, NC. 

As the sun was setting on Oct 30, 2025, in UNC Hillsboro, God with his infinite love allowed his heavenly angels to peacefully usher Ondree Denise Lewis McMillan from her earthly house to her heavenly home. Ondree Denise Lewis McMillian, the daughter of the late Collins and Vernell Lewis was born on February 11, 1955 in Lumberton, N.C.

Denise was affectionately called “Niecey’ by the ones who were dear to her. Niecey’s life was marked by her vibrant spirit and zest for living. Niecey embodied warmth, compassion and joy throughout her life. Niecey’s journey was marked by dedication and service, both in her professional and personal endeavors.

She joined Bryant Swamp Baptist Church at an early age. She served as an usher and worked in the kitchen after returning back home. She was a faithful member and very supportive of her church. She graduated from Bladenboro High School in1973 and thereafter N. C. A&T State University in Greensboro,N.C.

She was united in holy matrimony to the late Tony McMillan. This union was blessed with one son. She worked in the medical field for many years and didn’t stop working until it was time for her to retire.

Outside of work Denise found joy in simple pleasures. She had an unwavering love for shopping, knitting and listening to the soulful tunes of the late Luther Vandross.Her sisters and nieces were her closest companions, and together they shared laughter and memories that would last a lifetime.

She was a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and cherished the sisterhood it provided. She also volunteered her time during election seasons serving the community of Bladen County with pride and dedication.

She had a great love for her family. She was a nurturing mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved to cook and care for her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Denise provided loving care to her sister during her illness, after returning to Bladenboro.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Novella and Joan and one nephew, Michael. She leaves to cherish one son Matthew McMillan of Garner, NC and one stepdaughter Divya Mcarthur (Terry) of Lumberton, NC; two grandchildren Michael and Kiari of Raleigh, NC; one brother Madison Lewis (Linda) of Garner, NC; and one sister Dianne Stephens of Lumberton, NC; three sisters-in-law Chrystal Graham Lumberton,NC; Jacklyn Gunn of Indianapolis,IN and Geno Brunson of Lumberton, NC; two brothers-in-law Clyde McMillan Orlando,FL and W.C. Washington of Bladenboro, NC; two special friends Duane and Allison Clark, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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