Evalyn E. Miller Obituary (1923

Pardeeville - Evalyn Elizabeth (McElroy) Miller, age 90, died on Monday, October 6, 2014 at the Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena. She was born in Marcellon Township on November 8, 1923 to Ralph and Georgetta (Kiefer) McElroy. Evalyn graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1942. She married Lloyd P. Miller on September 11, 1948. They lived most of their married life in the Pardeeville area on the Hickories Farm. Evalyn was a teacher's aide at Hilldrop and Marcellon Schools until her retirement at age 75. She was a member of the North Scott Baptist Church where she played the organ until age 80 and not a day longer. She was an active member of the Marcellon Homemakers and she and Lloyd enjoyed potlucks and playing Rook with their many friends in the Couples Club. She was an active volunteer and leader in the community and church. Evalyn relocated to Dalton in 1987 where she continued her social work. She enjoyed working outside in her vegetable garden and flowers, picking wild berries and hickory nuts. Inside would find her baking, canning, freezing or at the sewing machine, crocheting, embroidering or doing crafts. Survivors include her daughters, Kathy (James) Cullen of DeForest, Nina Miller (Roger James) of Chicago; daughter-in-law, Judy Miller of Pardeeville; grandson, Kevin Cullen of Poynette; granddaughter, Christine (Joe) Lusk and great-granddaughter, Quinnlyn Hope Lusk of Portage; her siblings, William McElroy, Berwin McElroy and Carol (James) Thompson; very dear brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Lloyd in 1983, her dear son, Gary in 2011 and her sister, Wanda Barden, just two days prior on October 4, 2014. The family would like to extend our sincere thank you to the staff of the Columbia Health Care Center, to Iva Breneman family for treating Mom like family and a very special thank you to her sister, Carol, for... oh, SO much. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM from North Scott Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Marcellon Cemetery in Marcellon Township. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of services. Memorials can be made to the North Scott Baptist Church's music department or to the charity of your choice. 2d:{"d