Lorraine Miller
(1921 - 2020)
Obituary
Lorraine Miller, 99, passed away on May
22, 2020 at Schowalter Villa, Hesston.
She was born January 24, 1921 in
Greensburg, KS., to William and Margaret (Friesen) Smith. Lorraine
graduated from Greensburg High School in 1939. She then attended
Hesston College where she met her husband Milton R. Miller. They
married in Greensburg then in 1942. The couple celebrated 74 years
together before he passed on October 2, 2016. She was an active
member of Whitestone Mennonite Church of Hesston until they retired
and moved to Schowalter Villa.
Lorraine was a homemaker and had
several jobs she enjoyed. There was a small school in Zimmerdale and
she enjoyed being the cook for them. She also was a nanny for a
family in Wichita. After her children were in school she decided to
ring doorbells as an Avon lady which she did for 30 years. She had a
love for people which was evident till the end. She was a friend to
all. She is survived by her children, Diane (Bill) Shumaker of Pueblo
West, CO., Ron (JoAnne) Miller of Pueblo West, CO., and Brenda
Hershberger, Newton, KS.; sister, Marcia (Ben) Wiens, Peoria, AZ.;
eleven grandchildren; 27 greatgrandchildren; and eleven
great-great-grandchildren. Lorraine was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Milton; sister, Helen Schreiner; and brother,
Harold Smith.
Due to COVID-19, the family will have a
private service. Interment will be in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Race for the
Cure, sent in care of Miller Funeral Home, P.O. Box 32, Hesston, KS.
67062.
