Lois Lee Fellers

Lois Lee Fellers
Friday, July 13, 1951 - Sunday, November 16, 2025
A Life of Love, Strength, and Courage
Lois Lee Fellers crossed over from this life to the next life the same way she lived it-full of love, courage, and peace. Her final words, "Good night, I love you," were the perfect summation of a woman whose heart never ran dry. She slipped away quietly, without pain, wrapped in the same gentleness she offered to everyone she met.
Lee never believed in the idea of a "best friend," because she had too many people, she loved too deeply to choose just one. Those who knew her all say the same thing: she had a lot of love to give, and she gave it freely.
Born at Balboa Hospital in San Diego, California on July 13, 1951, to Herculee and Jacqueline Futrell and later adopted by Edward E. Miller Sr. and Wilma LaJean Miller, Lee lived a life marked by movement and rich experience. She called many places home-Philadelphia, New Jersey, Louisiana, California, Illinois, and Florida-each leaving its own mark on her story.
Fiercely loyal to those she loved, Lee poured that loyalty into her children and grandchildren. She adored the Chicago Bears, the Fighting Illini, the White Sox, the color purple, her LSU Tigers, pecans, saltwater taffy, caramels, gulf shrimp, Cajun cooking, country music, days at the beach, and anything touched by the culture of Louisiana. She loved being a nurse, she loved her babies and the people who loved her babies-and above all, she loved her husband, Marty.
Though she lived much of her life in Illinois, her soul always belonged to Louisiana. She was proud of being born on Friday the 13th, proud of her children, and deeply proud of the state she claimed as home. She shared stories of butter pecan ice cream in Alexandria and Colfax, lessons from her parents, and the lore of Huey P. Long. She loved this country fiercely-so much so that when others burned their draft cards, she stepped forward and volunteered to serve as a corpsman in the United States Navy.
Selfless and brave, Lee lived the second greatest commandment-love your neighbor as yourself-with unwavering sincerity. She taught her children that every person enters their life for a purpose, and that wisdom is found in seeking that purpose with an open heart.
This belief guided her throughout her adult life and ultimately led her to her calling as a nurse at the Illiana Veteran's Administration in Danville, Illinois. There, she fulfilled two of her deepest passions: helping others and caring for her fellow veterans. Her compassion, loyalty, and quiet strength touched countless lives, both in her family and in her service.
A lifelong learner, Lee devoured books of all kinds, especially those on history, spirituality, and politics. She was rarely seen without one, her favorite being "Gone with the Wind" and it was the last one that was read to her before she left this Earth. She spared no expense to make sure her children had books in their hands, believing that knowledge was one of the greatest gifts she could give.
Life threw its share of trials and heartache her way, but Lee met everyone with grit and determination. She was resilient to the core-strengthened, not broken, by adversity. That tenacity is as much her legacy as her love.
Lee carried only one regret in her life: she had been too young to ride with the Freedom Riders during the civil rights movement. In many ways, that single regret captures her character. She was the kind of person who ran toward courage, justice, and compassion -never away from it.
Lee was preceded in death by her parents Herculee and Jacqueline Futrell and Ed Miller; her brothers James, Guy, and Seth Futrell; and her sisters Kelley McKinney and Beckie Jenkins.
Those left to honor her memory and carry forward her legacy include her husband of more than twenty-five years, Marion G. "Marty" Fellers-her perfect match, the joy of her life, and her partner in every sense. They met while working at the VA in Danville and complemented each other flawlessly: what one didn't know, the other did; and if they didn't, their children surely would.
She is also survived by her extensive and deeply loved family:
Sons: Ed Miller, Seth Miller, James Miller (Leah), Dennis Miller (Amanda)
Daughters: Tomi Miller King (Gary), Laura Osborne (Shawn), Angie Fellers LeMire (Bob), Melissa Fellers Latoz (Doug)
Grandchildren: Taran, Savannah, Emilee, Zach, Robbie, Jack, Hannah, Ave, Leo, Gideon, Emersen, Chelsea (Austin), Layton (Bekah), Ellery, Chance, Marin, Jackson and Jasper
Great-grandchildren: Willow, Ryden, Reagan, Henry, Alisen, Willow, Phoenix, Jillian, Roman
Sisters: Sherrie Futrell, Naomi Toney, Jodell Dorsey, Becky Viviano,
Dearest friends: Melissa Hiltz-nursing preceptor, confidante, and sister of over forty years & Marilyn Sneed- dearest friend and confidant of 25 years
Lee's life was one long example of courage, generosity, and unbreakable love. Her absence leaves a deep ache-but her legacy is undeniable. Every person she touched carries a piece of her forward.
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