Miller, Verna

Verna Miller, 98, of Tipton, formerly of Lisbon, died Sunday, July 8 2012. There will be a private family graveside service.

Verna was born July 13, 1913, in Center Junction, Iowa, the daughter of William and Elva Hansen.

She is survived by one daughter, Jane Anderson, of Shorewood, Ill.; a son, Jay (Erika) Miller of Mount Vernon; two grandchildren, Jeff (Cheryl) Anderson of Dayton, Ohio, and Julie (Mark) Doyle of Naperville, Ill.; five great-grandchildren, Bethany, Kelsie, and Joel Anderson and John and Jenny Doyle; four nieces, Susan (Gary) Aragon of Loveland, Colo., Marianne (Jon) Garrigan of Thompsons Station, Tenn., Nancy Franks of Littleton, Colo., and Marilyn Miller of Michigan; and two nephews, Calvin Miller Jr. and Richard (Sue) Miller of Grandville, Mich.

Verna was preceded in death by her husband, John Buell Miller; one daughter, Mary Miller; a son-in-law, Bruce Anderson; two siblings, Ruth (Art) Montague and Robert (Merline) Hansen; brother-in-law, Calvin (Mildred) Miller; sister-in-law, Thelma (Bud) Solma; and a nephew, John Solma.

She was a longtime resident of Lisbon and Mount Vernon. She was a homemaker and mother devoted to her family's well being and her children's upbringing and education. She was an active member of her church, serving as treasurer for years and a member of Eastern Star. She was active in community affairs and a founding member of Hillcrest Golf Club. She loved to dance, play bridge and golf. A cause of sadness was the passing of her many friends and family members before her.

She will be dearly missed.

Memorials in Verna's honor may be sent to Lisbon United Methodist Church, 200 E. Market St., Lisbon, IA 52253.

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The family wishes to thank the staff at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Tipton for the compassionate care Verna received.

Published in The Gazette July 10, 2012.