Darlene Elizabeth Miller

Darlene Elizabeth Miller died May 10, 2023, age 94, at Greencroft Nursing Home following several years of declining health.

She was born on April 15, 1929 in Kalona, Iowa to John W. Miller and Elizabeth (Miller) Miller.

Darlene was married to John Ray Miller on July 26, 1947 in LaGrange, Indiana. They were married 40 years, until his death in 1987.

In addition to being a pastor’s wife she worked in various nursing homes, local restaurant kitchens, provided elder care and domestic work in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Florida. She was a member of the Mennonite Church her entire life. Darlene was very proud to have completed her GED as an adult.  She enjoyed spending time with family on the numerous trips she took with them and looked forward to the many visits she received from her sons, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  She enjoyed her friends as they traveled, played cards, and attended concerts together. Her beautiful hand-made quilts are treasured by her family. Darlene also enjoyed listening to a wide variety of music, especially hymns in her later years.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by five sisters, Ella, Barbara, Anna, Clara, and Ruby, and four brothers, Sam, Paul, Guy, and Ray.

She is survived by her two sons: John Allen (Sharon Britton) of Sheridan Wyoming, and James Phillip (Ida Kay Schwartz) of Sarasota Florida. John’s daughters are grandchildren, Melanie (Frank Tijerina) of Wawaka, Indiana, Laura (Frank Boerhave) of Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Rebecca (Jonathan Puckett) of Goshen, Indiana. James’ sons are grandchildren, James Phillip II (Linsee Pratt) and Marc (Kelly Hawkins) both of Sarasota, Florida. Darlene will also be missed by 10 great-grandchildren. She met and held her two great-great-grandsons for the first-time last summer.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home will host a viewing on Friday, May 19, 6-8 pm. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home with burial following at the Shore Church Cemetery.