Pauline M. Miller's Obituary
Pauline M. Miller passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Sunrise of Lenexa Assisted Living Center in Lenexa, Kansas at the age of 97.
Pauline was born September 11, 1919 in Grenola, Kansas, one of two children born to David and Ollie (Sweet) Monical. After graduating from high school, Pauline married Glenn Don Miller on October 10, 1937 in Coffeyville, Kansas and they celebrated 75 years of marriage before Glenn passed away in 2013. Making their home in Howard, Kansas, they raised their two children, Stephen and Marilyn. Pauline was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker along with owning and working as an abstracter at Elk County Abstract Company for many years.
Pauline was a fierce supporter of her family and her community and was comfortable in the kitchen cooking or preserving pickles as well as being involved in clubs, organizations and her church. She and Glenn served as Grand Marshals of the Fair Parade in earlier years along with working many years at the Howard Fair. Pauline was a 50 year member of PEO and served as president several terms. She was also active in the Women’s Auxiliary, the former Howard Mother’s Club, and the Women’s Groups at the Howard United Methodist Church. Serving on the Benson Museum Board of Directors was also a contribution to her community.
Pauline loved her flowers and roses and playing bridge. She, at one time, was a bridge instructor and held many a bridge party at her home. Her children recall that she was always involved from the time they were young up until her health prevented her from doing so.
Pauline was a strong Christian woman who stayed strong in her faith all her life. She worshipped with her Christian family at the Howard United Methodist Church once again until unable to do so.
Her survivors include her son, Stephen and wife Sherry of Cyprus, Texas; daughter Marilyn and husband Steve of Lenexa, Kansas and two grandchildren, Michael Glenn Miller and Anna Renee Ewing. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Glenn, and brother Dave Monical.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm. at the Howard United Methodist Church with Pastor Susan Galvan officiating. A private interment at Grace Lawn Cemetery has already taken place. Memorials have been established with the Howard United Methodist Church and Ascend Hospice of Overland Park, Kansas and may be left or mailed to the funeral home. On-line condolences may be offered at www.countrysidefh.com Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 East Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, Kansas.
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