Gloria Jean Miller, 90, of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at her home in Warsaw, Illinois.
Gloria was born on June 5, 1934, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of George and Veva (Gillette) Bowles. She graduated from Keokuk High School in 1952, and on April 13, 1958, she was united in marriage to Henry Dale “Hank” Miller in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on February 1, 2024.
Gloria was employed at Thomas Truck and Caster Company in Keokuk, Iowa, and worked on the family farm, later working at K-Mart until her retirement at the age of 65. After retirement, she went back to work at Farm and Home in Keokuk, Iowa, retiring once again at the age of 80. She was extremely talented at solving any puzzles, especially crosswords, and enjoyed gardening, canning many vegetables throughout her life. In her younger years, she enjoyed dancing and square dancing, which is where she met her husband Hank.
Gloria is survived by her son Michael Miller of Hamilton, Illinois; her daughter Carla McClain of Warsaw; her brother Gary (Mary Jo) Bowles of Marion, Iowa; five grandchildren: Jonathan Miller of Hamilton, Justin Miller of Hamilton, Amy (Luke) Newlan of New London, Iowa, Adam Miller of Keokuk, Iowa and Alexis (Justin) Woolverton of Niota, Illinois; five great-grandchildren: Alex and Aaron Brotherton, Abigail Newlan, and Briley and Natalie Miller; one niece and one nephew; and several cousins.
Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hank and her granddaughter Danielle McClain.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw, with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 27, from 10 am to 11 am directly before the service.
Memorials may be directed to the family for expenses.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.
