BETTY LOU MILLER
Betty Lou Miller, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully at her home on January 23, 2021, with her loved ones at her side. Betty loved her family well and instilled in them strong values that have served them well. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Connersville. Her Christian faith has been inspirational and a comfort to her family during this time. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Betty was born on October 11, 1938, in Metamora, to Sarah Mae and Elgan Hunter. Betty was a graduate of Brookville High School Class of 1956. Betty married Morris Miller on December 7, 1956, and they recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
Betty retired in 1999, from Dresser Roots after 38 years of service. As Employee Benefits Manager, she chaired and served on numerous committees in that capacity. Betty had a servant’s heart, volunteering most of her adult life. Betty served as Industry Division Chairman of United Way. After retirement, she was a Fayette Regional Health System volunteer for 15 years. Betty served on the Fayette County Cancer Society for 10 years and served as president from 2017-2019.
Betty is survived by her husband, Morris Miller; a daughter, Machelle White (Danny) of Connersville; a son, Douglas Miller (Jennifer) of Zionsville; three granddaughters, Joni Sparks (Matt) of Rushville; Maci and Lyla Miller of Zionsville; three great granddaughters, Mattason, Victoria, and Prudence Sparks of Rushville; three step grandchildren, Jodie McFarland (Bob) of Connersville; Ryan White (Aimee) of Greenwood; Danielle Lambert (Carlos Ramos) of Naples, FL; 13 step great grandchildren; a sister, Joann Ledford (Jack) of Connersville; a brother, Ed Hunter (Marge) of Batesville; a brother, Ted Hunter (Carol) of Connersville; a sister, Peggy Hunter of Connersville and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a nephew, Mike Ledford; two great nephews, Dillon and Tyler Hunter.
Visitation for Betty will be held Thursday, January 28, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1211 Grand Avenue, Connersville. A service will be conducted the same day at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette County Cancer Society.