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Marianne Reed Miller
Published 12/6/2012 in Obituaries
Marianne Reed Miller, 82, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at her home in Garden City.She was born Aug. 20, 1930, to Tom J. & Mildred E. Mitchell Reed in Garden City.
On Dec. 26, 1947, she married Max R. Miller in Garden City.
A homemaker and farm wife, Mrs. Miller was a member of First United Methodist Church of Garden City. She was a member and served as the first woman president of the Garden City Rotary Club, was an original board member of the Western Kansas Community Foundation, a member of the Garden City Family YMCA, and a member of RSVP, where she volunteered many hours at Benincasa, St. Catherine Hospital Gift Nook, The Garden City Travel Center, Meals on Wheels, and Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo. She also served on the Salvation Army Board of Directors and volunteered as a bell ringer.
She was awarded the Kansas Farm Homemaker of the Year in 1977 and was also the recipient of the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce Award of Merit.
Her hobbies were playing bridge, reading, swimming, shopping, and traveling, especially to Walt Disney World.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an aunt, Marie Pickett.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; one daughter, Merrilee and John Thomas, Fountain Hills, Ariz.; five sons, Gerald and Beverly Miller, Marc and Lucinda Miller, Monte and Nancy Miller, Ross and Patricia Miller, Kyle and Dana Miller all of Garden City; one sister-in-law, Shirley and Dr. Don Tillotson, Ulysses; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Garden City. A private family committal service will take place at a later date. There will be no calling hours.
The family requests memorials given to the Marianne Miller Memorial Fund, to which the family will donate to various organizations in the community. Memorials are in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. Seventh St., Garden City, KS 67846. Condolences may be emailed to garnandfh@sbcglobal.net.
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I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and wife. I have many fond memories of Deerfield and your family.
Posted by: Sara Barber on 12/11/2012
In Sympathy
So sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful lady. She always had a kind word for everyone.
Posted by: Judy Ackley on 12/10/2012
Marianne
My prayers go out to the family. Marianne will be missed so very much!
Posted by: Shirrie Pickett on 12/9/2012
Marianne Miller
Our prayers are with the family at this time. I remember working for her when I was in high school. I loved her speghetti and her red cake. I still have that recipe which I use a lot. She will be missed.
Posted by: Grace and Larry Skipton on 12/8/2012
Marianne Miller
Our prayers go out to the family. She will be missed. I enjoyed working for her when I was in high school. She always had words of kindness for others.
Posted by: Grace and Larry Skipton on 12/8/2012
Thinking of You
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We have such special memories of Marianne! She was a wonderful person and role model. Love to all. Judy and Allen Banek
Posted by: Allen and Judy Banek on 12/7/2012
Marianne Miller
I grew up next door to the Eyman's on Walnut Street. Marianne would play with me when the neighborhood boys left me out. How I loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Ann
Posted by: Ann (Miles) Kobs on 12/7/2012
Marianne Miller Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time. Treasure the many wonderful memories that God's angel, Marianne, has shared with you throughout her lifetime.
May God bless you, Janie and Chuck Matile
Posted by: Janie Matile on 12/7/2012
Marianne
Marianne was an amazing women. She was like a grandmother to all of the Heiman kids, and many more. All my love goes out to the Miller Family.
Posted by: Taryn Heiman on 12/7/2012
Marianne Reed Miller
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Miller family. Marianne was a wonderful mother and friend. She was always ready to help others. We know that she is with her heavely
father, where there is no sadness or pain. Our prayers go with all of the family at this time.
God Bless. Mary, Terri, Roger, and Traci.
Posted by: The Mary E. Ploeger Family on 12/7/2012
Marianne Reed Miller
My high school classmate. She was a friend to all. Always with a smile. I'll miss her very much.
Posted by: Ed Bethel on 12/7/2012
We extend symathy to the Miller family in the death of Marianne. She was a wonderful lady.
Posted by: Glen & Meredith Sonderegger on 12/6/2012
Praying for you
We are so sorry for your loss. Marianne was a classy lady and always had a good report and a smile on her face. What an example for all to follow. You are in our prayers.
Posted by: Joe and Lenoir (Newman)Randle on 12/6/2012
MRS MARIANNE MILLER
THE MILLER FAMILY:PLEASE ACCEPT MY SYMPATHIES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER.I WAS SO HAPPY TO HAVE MET AND VISITED WITH HER.WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER KINDNESS.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THRU THIS SAD TIME. LOVE ROSE MARY ROY
Posted by: ROSE MARY ROY on 12/6/2012
Marianne Miller
We fondly remember Marianne as a wonderful neighbor on No.Fleming. She was a wonderful person. Jan, Vanna(Ortiz)and Kevin Bothwell
Posted by: Jan Bothwell on 12/6/2012
Childhood thoughts
Marianne was a few years older but I always thought she was so pretty. I remember seeing You both at U of Kansas B Ball Big 7 games in K C. Our Mothers were friends.
Posted by: Catherine Stephens Burlin on 12/6/2012
Thinking of You
Words can not express my sadness of the passing of such a wonderful lady. It was a joy and privilege to know Marianne. She was truly a lady. A fine example of others to follow and look up to. I know she will be missed. I'm praying that you all find peace and comfort in the Lord during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers be with you all.
Posted by: Johnetta on 12/6/2012
sympathy
Marianne was such a lovely lady...kind and thoughtful.
Posted by: Larry and Kathleen Scheuchzer on 12/6/2012
Sweet Angel
There is no sweeter soul. I will miss her. I know that heaven just welcomed a wonderful angel. She will be in good company..
Posted by: Kelley Coonce on 12/6/2012