Lois Neil Miller's Obituary
Lois Neil Miller, age 89, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:32 a.m. at Illinois Veterans' Home, Anna, IL. Lois was born on January 12, 1921 in Zela, WV, a daughter to Newman Alexander and Viola (McCutcheon) Neil. She was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II as a Pharmacists Mate Third Class. On September 8, 1945, she married Robert W. Miller in Pittsburg, PA and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2007. She was a member of the St. John United Church of Christ, DuQuoin, IL, the Women's Guild of U. C. C. and Marshall Browning Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, helping people and spending time with her family. She is survived by four children, Karen "Neil" (Barry) Myers of Stephens City, VA, Paul (Carlene) Miller of Goreville, IL, Jane M. Shelton of DuQuoin, IL and Mark A. (Dee) Miller of Tamaroa, IL; thirteen grandchildren, Elena, Corey, Seth, Isaac, Zachary, Shannon, Neil, Nicholas, Samantha, Angie, Benjamin, John and Molly; and eighteen great-grandchildren, Ellie, Addie, Ella, Carlee, Sophie, Carter, Chance, Jaydon, Logann, Noah, Gabrielle, Pierson, Hayleigh, Draeden, Madison, Annie, Lainey and Blake. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and one sister. Funeral Services will be held at St. John United Church of Christ, DuQuoin, IL on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Rich Luh officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin, IL. Graveside military rites by DuQuoin American Legion and V.F.W. Friends may call at St. John United Church of Christ on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or St. John United Church of Christ, DuQuoin, IL. Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL, is in charge of the arrangements.
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