Phyllis G. Miller, 99, of Flandreau, SD, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Riverview Healthcare Community.
Phyllis was born January 11, 1919, in Madison, SD, to Andrew J. and Cora M. (Grant) Peters. She attended Flandreau Public School, playing basketball in high school and the violin. Phyllis was united in marriage to Clifford J. Miller on February 22, 1938 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau. She was a homemaker, enjoyed crocheting afghans and was a good cook and baker. Her husband passed away October 24, 1962 and Phyllis continued to live on the farm until the late 1980’s when she moved into Flandreau. Phyllis was a nurse’s aide and activity aide at Riverview Manor for nearly 19 years. She moved to Riverview Apartments Assisted Living in 2007 and became a resident at Riverview Manor in August 2013.
Phyllis is survived by four children: Corrine (Roger) Ehlers, Flandreau; Larry (Shirley) Miller, Oklahoma City, OK; Carolyn (Roger) Story, Dell Rapids, SD; James (Debra) Miller, Sioux Falls; seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Clifford; son Robert and his wife Sylvia; grandson Troy Miller; great grandson Wade Lacey; one brother and three sisters.
Her funeral service was held October 1, 2018 at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau, with burial in Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Cemetery.
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