Ms. Inez Ida Miller

Inez Ida Miller, 99, of DeWitt went to her heavenly home on June 3, 2016. She was born August 29, 1916, in Point DeLuce to William Charles Miller and Ida Nora Orrick Miller. She was a federal employee with the ASCS office from 1937 to 1967, and retired after 30 years. She ran for the office of Arkansas County Assessor and served that office from 1975-1978. Ms. Inez was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of DeWitt and taught Sunday school for 60 years. She also served her church as the church clerk for 20 years and the Bereavement chairman for 15 years. She was a member of the Professional and Business Women Association, Arkansas County Historical Society, Federal Employees Association, DeWitt City Hospital Auxiliary, Red Cross, American Legion Auxiliary, and was very active in the Democratic Party. She loved gospel music, the Gaither shows - especially Ivan Parker, and enjoyed traveling with her friends. Although she never married, she was the matriarch of her family. She is survived by her niece Bettye Ann Cooper, grandniece Cindy Cooper Shumard, great grandniece Livvy Ward, and two great-great grandnieces Kaylee Roberts and Elle Ward; her church family and many friends. Graveside services will be 4:00 Sunday, June 5 at DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 322 W. 1st St., DeWitt, AR 72042.