Betty Miller
August 30, 1929 ~ September 9, 2019
Betty Miller, 90, of Taylorville, IL, passed away at 4:35 a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.
Betty was born August 30, 1929 in Stonington, IL, the daughter of Oma G. & Hazel Marie (Perrine) Spillman. She married Leslie Miller on July 5, 1949 in Fairfield, IL, and he preceded her in death on July 3, 1999.
Betty attended Mt. Auburn High School, and after she and Leslie married, she stayed home to run the household and raise her children. There was nothing in life more important to her than her children and grandchildren. Betty enjoyed car rides through the country, crafts, and a good game of BINGO. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Taylorville, and a past member of the Eagles Club #1425, and the Red Hat Society.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sons, Leslie E. and Oma “Andy” Miller; great grandchildren, Tori Lanter, Brandon Hudson, and Zachery Jacob Reeter; sister, Dorothy Zini and Ona Ruth Hoffman; and brothers, Jay and Russell Spillman.
Betty is survived by her children, Linda Scott of Gilbertsville, KY, Gary L. (wife, Rena) Miller of Taylorville, IL, Mary Ann (husband, Tim) Reiser of Springfield, IL, Penny Presnell of Great Falls, MT, and Dwight (wife, Michelle) Miller of Belton, MO; daughter-in-law, Deborah Jean Miller of Taylorville, IL; 14 grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren; sister, Shirley (husband, Don) Wilhour of Pana, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568.
Funeral Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville, with Pastor Bob Turner officiating.
Interment will follow at Grove City Methodist Cemetery in rural Edinburg, IL.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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My heartfelt condolences to the Miller family. I lived down the road from them on Stevenson Street as a young child. I remember fond memories of Betty and her family. May God wrap you in his arms and comfort you. ❤ Sandra Barlow Hausner
I grew up in the east end and went to school with the Miller children. I am so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing.
My heart goes out to Linda as well as the rest of the family. My prayers are with all of yo
Gary, Rena and family, May God comfort and care for you in your loss. Prayers for all of you.