Milly Rose Zellmer came into our world on January 24, 2018, and left it far too soon on February 16, 2023. This was three weeks after her fifth birthday.

Milly was a beautiful, blue-eyed princess with two of the cutest dimples you have ever seen. In the five years Milly blessed this world, she won the hearts of everyone she met. She made friends with strangers everywhere, from her siblings's sporting events to the local grocery store. Milly loved fiercely and had the biggest heart for ALL people and furry animals. Milly’s smile would light up the room and her hugs were everyone's favorite. Her laughter was infectious, and it instantly made everyone around her feel her love. To know Milly was to love Milly.

This year, in memory of Milly's beautiful heart and to honor her short but remarkable life, we are asking family, friends, and strangers alike to engage in random acts of kindness. Milly spread so much love and kindness in this world, we want to encourage people to do the same thing by showing kindness to those around them. Milly had a special way of making everyone around her smile. We would love for these "Milly Moments" to be a part of everyone's life, especially from her birthday to the anniversary of her death. This will help us smile as we remember her beautiful heart.

From January 24 until February 16, we are asking you to do random acts of kindness. Spread the word to all you know so they can do the same. To accomplish this, after you have done something kind, please leave behind this Kindness Card that shows you did the act in her honor. If you are local to Pella, we will have cards available in early December at the following locations.

Pella, Iowa:

• Iris Coffee Company

• Iowa Bike Co

• Blackstone Salon

• Silver Lining

• Expressions Salon

• Hall Tree

• The Funky Zebra

• Earthwise Pets

Oskaloosa, Iowa:

• Fringe Boutique Salon

• Grate Expectations Catering and Cafe

Knoxville, Iowa:

• Sundance Realty

• Ramaekers Screen Printing

Albia, Iowa:

• Benton Avenue Boutique | Albia, IA

Des Moines Area, Iowa:

• Trixies Salon and Spa | Des Moines, IA

• SkinFusion FX | Altoona, IA

The cards available for pickup will have a Milly bracelet attached that the recipient can wear and follow along on Milly's Travels Facebook Group, if they wish. If you are not local, you can print a Kindness Card out here.

Once you've done your act of kindness in Milly's honor, we would love to have you join us on Milly Moments Facebook Group and post what you did and how the recipient responded (if known). We are excited to see the stories of how you honored our sweet girl's memory. As this page lights up with your stories of creating these Milly Moments, it will be a joy to hear how Milly's spirit is making this world a more beautiful, kind place for those of us she left behind.

With Love,

The Zellmer Family