Monday, March 7, 2022

Barbara Jean Miller

Barbara Jean Miller, age 77 of Astoria, Illinois, passed away at 10:00 pm on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois. She was born on August 4, 1944 in Canton, the daughter of Arthur J. and Leta M. (Mellier) Pittman. On August 4, 1963, Barb married John L. Miller in Astoria. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1990.


She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Howard and Alice Pittman, Richard and Bess Pittman, Charles and Roxie Pittman, Jack and Pollyanna Pittman, Robert Pittman, Maralea and Phillip Kessler and Ethan Gramm.

Barb is survived by her three sons; Gale Miller of Ellijay, Georgia, Blake (and Robinette) Miller of Vermont, Illinois and Josh (and Emily) Miller of Astoria, five grandchildren; Elizabeth (and Riley) Mitsdarffer, Johnathon Miller, Jackson Miller, Jonah Miller and Drew Miller, her sister Elizabeth Gramm of Nashville, Tennessee and her sister-in-law Marianne Pittman of Dublin, Ohio.

She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. Barb was a farm wife, homemaker, florist and baker. She will be remembered by her many wonderful baked goods and meals that individuals enjoyed throughout her years.

Barb was a devoted Christian and lifelong member of the Grace Bible Church of Astoria. She also served on the Astoria Public Library Board.

Her favorite pastime was being a fan of her grandchildren's South Fulton Rebel activities.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 9th at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Ben Murray will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 8th from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be given in Barb's memory to the Grace Bible Church of Astoria.

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