Frances Louise Miller

Frances Miller of Joplin Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026 after a short illness. Frances was a woman whose quiet strength and love of life drew people to her. Frances was known by her warm, radiant smile even in her 100th year.

Born December 1926, in Enid, Oklahoma, Frances had a love of learning along with a willingness to work diligently marked every chapter of her life. As a teenager during WWII, she managed her family's dairy, Ellendale Farms. She attended Oklahoma A&M and taught school before marrying Eugene V. Miller in 1950. Together, they built a 25 year life in Fairbanks, Alaska, where Frances worked alongside Eugene in his law practice. She supported Gene's public service and helped shape their shared legacy.

Frances' greatest dedication was to her faith. Baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1972, she devoted herself wholeheartedly to her ministry, wanting to help others, until her passing. Her belief was the foundation of her resilience and unwavering optimism.

After retiring to Missouri in 1976, Frances ran Fralu Kennel and supported her husband's writing. She was a magnet for friends and family, inspiring those around her with patience, determination and the ability to find joy in the everyday.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene and her son, Frank and three grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Sid of Watts, OK, Kathy (Mike Chapman) of Neosho, MO, Debra (Duncan Park) of Joplin, MO, Chuck (Karen) of Anchorage, AK and Lindsey Hall of Chisana, AK: as well as 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Frances' body was donated for medical research, a final act of generosity. A memorial service will be held February 28, 2026 at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1201 S. Schifferdecker Avenue, Joplin, MO.