Velma Miller

THEBES, Ill. -- Velma "Jackie" Miller, 97, of Thebes died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born May 28, 1906, at Thebes, daughter of Ed and Minnie Pence Honey. She married Loyd Miller, who died in 1974.

Miller worked on the family farm and in the family restaurant. She was a member of Thebes Baptist Church.

Survivors include three sons, Phil Miller of Anna, Ill., Roger Miller of Thebes, Ralph Miller of LaCenter, Ky.; a sister, Anna Ragno of Winthrop Harbor, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a twin son and daughter, three brothers, and an infant sister.

Friends may call at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Ill., from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Carl Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Olive Branch, Ill.