Carol B. Miller

Carol B. Miller died at home on February 17, 2013 following a brief illness. She was 93 years old. She was born Carol Maxine Beller to Peter William and Mattie (Stalter) Beller on January 3, 1920 near Flannigan, IL. She married Carl Samuel Miller on May 9, 1943. She is survived by two sons, Peter W. (Marilyn Graber) Miller and Evan J. (Sara VonGunten) Miller, both of Goshen, IN; sister-in-law, Katherine Miller, Dubuque, IA; six grandchildren Joseph C. (Allie Johnson) Miller, Meghan (Eric) Fox, Benjamin C. Miller, Leena A. Miller, Jacob C. Miller, and Nora J. Miller; three great grandchildren, numerous step children and step grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, her son, Carl S. Miller, Jr., and her sister Doris Beller Dick. Carol was a long time member of College Mennonite Church (Goshen), teaching middle school Sunday School for many years. She spent over twenty-five years teaching public school before and after raising her family. In her retirement years she became an accomplished water color artist. She was a consummate hostess, welcoming all to her home. She was well read, and loved a good debate about politics or theology, and actively cultivated relationships with persons with a wide range of views and backgrounds. Throughout her life, she was a mentor to many young persons. She brought diverse people together and somehow managed to leave all involved feeling accepted and loved. There will be a time of visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2013 and from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 22 at the College Mennonite Church Koinonia Room. A 4 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2013 memorial service will be held at the church with Rev. Phil Waite officiating. Cremation will take place. Memorials can be given in her name to the College Mennonite Church Jubilee Fund, Pathways Retreat, or Goshen Home Care and Hospice.