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Melba Miller Obituary
Melba was born April 28, 1931, in St. Charles, to Ford Crouse and wife Rosa, nee Howell. She was married to Arthur Julius Miller July 8, 1950, in Wright City. They spent 67 wonderful years together before his passing May 7, 2018. Arthur and Melba were blessed with two sons, Steve and Larry.
Melba was involved with several organizations, including the local Artisans Guild in Warrenton, TOPS and the quilting club at College United Methodist Church. She loved to travel and go camping with the family. Melba's quiet time was spent making various crafts.
She is survived by her two sons, Steve Miller and wife Carol, and Larry Miller; two grandchildren, Denise Bakameyer and husband David, and Mackenzie Miller; great-grandson, Nick Bakameyer (Lydia Mittler); great-great-granddaughter, Maisyn; nieces; nephews; and many other friends and family.
Melba was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Miller; parents, Ford and Rosa Crouse; three sisters, Nellie Lee, Della Schierding, and Florence Davis; two brothers, William Crouse and Porter Crouse; and daughter-in-law, Robin Miller.
A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, May 23, at Martin Funeral Home, Warrenton, from 10 a.m. to noon.
A funeral service will follow at noon, also at the funeral home.
The committal service will be held at Warrenton City Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the American Kidney Foundation, in care of Martin Funeral Home, 510 E. Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383 are preferred.
Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net.
The family is being served by Martin Funeral Home, Warrenton.
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May 30, 2019
During this time of sorrow, may the words of Psalms 94:19 comfort you and soothe your pain. My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one.
May 28, 2019
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of Comfort
be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6 : 40 console your
hearts
Cheryl (Martin) and Richard King
May 23, 2019
We will certainly miss you Melba, thank you for your love and kindness to everyone, your graciousness and smiles. Rest in peace with the Lord.
T W
May 22, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Melba. May our Father, the god of all comfort, give you comfort and peace in every way. Psalms 94:18,19.
Dorothy Gillespie
May 20, 2019
Melba was such a sweet lady. Everyone who knew her and Art were very blessed, especially Steve and Larry. Rest In Peace, dear Melba.
Barbara Woodruff
May 20, 2019
Will miss you so much Melba. You and Art were one of the sweetest people I've ever known.
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