- Dolores Marie "Dee" Miller, 88, of Medaryville, IN passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville, IN. She was born on May 25, 1937 in Whiting, IN to the late Harold E. and Twilla Lavon (Small) Woodard. Dolores grew up in Hamlet, IN and moved to Medaryville when she was around 10 years old. She attended school through the 8th grade and worked hard her entire life as a laborer. Dolores was proud to have worked at the Medaryville Garment Factory, Schumacher's, and Monon Trailer.
In 1952, Dolores was married to Elijah Joseph and they were blessed with three children. She later married Robert E. "Bob" Miller on December 31, 1987 in Medaryville, IN, welcoming his sons to the family. In their retirement years, Dee and Bob enjoyed traveling the country in their motorhome. Bob passed away on November 18, 2015.
Dolores was a member of the Medaryville Assembly of God Church and cherished the fellowship with her friends there. She was faithful to read her Bible every day and held fasts to God's word. Dolores enjoyed crocheting, quilting, cooking, and baking. She also enjoyed doing puzzles as well. Dolores was fond her cat, Midnight, who she raised from a kitten. She was also generous to the neighborhood cats. Most of all, Dolores loved her loved her family very much and will be deeply missed.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Parkview Haven for their tender and loving care of Dolores.
She is survived by her first husband; three children; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one sister-in-law; two nieces; and one nephew-in-law. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents; second husband; stepfather, Ashland Wireman; two siblings, Ernest Woodard and Viola Woodard; and one niece, Brenda Elston.
Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville, IN. Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 5, 2025 with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will take place at Goodway Cemetery in Medaryville, IN.
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