Miriam Lois Primrose Miller, born January 18, 1925, of Bois D’ Arc, Missouri, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 16, 2015. She was residing at her son’s home in Willard MO at the time of her death.
Miriam, was a long-standing member of New Vision Ministries Church in Elwood, MO were she taught Sunday School for over 47 years, She was a loving, godly wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved gardening, singing, playing the piano and spending time with family.
She leaves behind a legacy of life, faith and love through her 8 children, Milo (Jann) Miller, Laurel Miller, Jim Miller, Lynne Peterson, Pam Squires, Lyle Ted (Ramona) Miller, Lonnie (Jebi) Miller, Lloyd (Sheila) Miller , Penny (Jim) Davison, her sister, Muriel Baron, 7 sisters-in-laws, 6 brothers-in-laws, 30 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Her husband, Loren James Miller, preceded her in death by 11 years and 4 hours. They were married for 57 years,also preceded in death by a son-in-law, a grandson, 4 brothers, 3 sisters, 6 brother-in-laws and 5 sister-in-laws.
The viewing is at Greenlawn Funeral Home on North National in Springfield, Mo from 5-7 pm Friday February 20, 2015.
The celebration of her life service is Saturday February 21, 2015 at 1pm at New Vision Ministries Church 1440 N. State Hwy AB Springfield, Mo., located in Elwood.
She will be laid to rest with her husband in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.