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Glennadene Miller Obituary
Glennadene E."Dene" Miller (McGuire), beloved wife and mother, born to Ray and Sylvia McGuire on December 28, 1928 in Chillicothe, Texas passed away February 9, 2011 at her home in Lacey, Washington with family members by her side.
"Daddy Ray" as he was called, died in September 1931. Her mother Sylvia married Grover Bond in April 1933. Dene attended school in Whitesboro, Texas graduating from Whitesboro High School in 1946.
Growing up, Dene and her sisters Wanda and Carol helped out on the family farm. After graduation she also worked in retail, and was an elevator operator. In 1948 Dene and Wanda met their future husbands Tom Miller and Anthony Coley, while getting a coke at Joe's café in Sherman, Texas. She married Tom Miller in 1949 in Gordonville, Texas and raised three daughters. After Texas they were stationed at McChord Air Force Base, Washington, Ft. Lee, Virginia, eventually retiring to Lacey.
Dene earned her Real Estate license. She worked for many years in the real estate industry around the Olympia area, retiring in 1986.
Dene enjoyed playing the organ and piano, and learning to paint. Her home displays many pieces of her art. She mostly enjoyed getting together with her daughters every Monday night for dinner, board games and conversation.
Dene was a member of the Sonrise Church of God and had great faith that she would one day be in Heaven.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Tom, her sister, Carol and son-in-law, Robert. She is survived her sister, Wanda of Sherman, Texas and by 3 her daughters, Pamela Pendergrast, Diane O'Donnell (Mike) both of Olympia, and Mary Webb (Paul) of Lakewood, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation and gratitude to Assured Hospice and Catholic Home Services for the tender, loving care given to mom in her final days.
Services will be held on February 18 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Mills and Mills Funeral Home and Memorial Park on Littlerock Rd. Reception immediately following.
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Diane O'Donnell
February 20, 2011
Mom was my best friend. She was always there whenever I needed her. Which turned out to be quite often. I always said I was the luckiest person in the world. I had the best mom around and wonderful sisters. They would have moved Heaven and Earth to do anything for me.
Mom was the force that held us together. She was the center of our universe. If you wanted one of us to know a certain piece of news, just tell Mom...she would let everyone else know about it. Or, if you needed one of us to have something, just leave it at Moms'. It would get to the correct person quickly, because one of us would be at Mom's house at any given time. My sister's and I met at Mom's every Monday night for dinner and cards. That became a ritual for many years. I guess it was our way of relaxing and just having fun with the family. Mom had narcolepsy, the sleeping sickness,and would often fall asleep during a game we were playing. No matter...one of us would play for her until she woke up. Funny thing....Mom won more games that way. We would all make a joke of it. Mom wasn't a very good loser, though. A lot of times when she was losing a game, my sisters and I would end up picking cards or game pieces up from the floor. That's only when we had stopped laughing about it.
I will never forget those times and I'll miss them terribly. Mom will always be with me in my thoughts and prayers.
Mom's dream ride
Diane O'Donnell
February 20, 2011
Linda Sharp
February 15, 2011
I will always cherish my memories of Aunt Dene. She was a real joy to be around and to talk to. The whole Miller Family always looked forward to the visits from her and Uncle Tom. My prayers and thoughts are with my cousins.
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