Marilyn (Schrock) Miller

Marilyn (Schrock) Miller, 71, of Cannelburg, entered into eternal rest at 3:23 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2016 at her home.

She was born February 14, 1944 in Middlebury, IN to the late Menno and Mary (Miller) Schrock. She lived to be 71 years, 11 months, 7 days.

On Nov.23rd, 2015 she was admitted to Memorial Hospital with congestive heart failure. She spent 1week there, then was lovingly cared for in her home by family, palliative Care, & Heart to Heart Hospice, till her death. Marilyn accepted Christ in her youth and remained faith till her death. She was a member of Hillside Mennonite church at the time of her death. Marilyn lived her life as a homemaker and took great joy in hosting family and friends. Some of her hobbies involved growing beautiful flowers and making delicious meals and treats for all to enjoy. She enjoyed being a part of her grandchildren’s lives.

She is preceded in death by a son Daniel, parents Menno & Mary Schrock.

She was married to Andrew E. Miller Jan. 27th. 1966 in Ulmers, S.C. They began their wedded life together in Frogmore, S.C. while Andy was in 1-W service. During the course of their life together they lived in many different communities. Since 2006 they made their home in Daviess county Indiana. To this union were born 8 children, Lucy Ann (Husband, Jim Waters) of Norman, OK., Nathaniel Miller (Wife, Maryann Witmer) of Dalton, OH., Arlene (Husband, Nathan Miller) of Elnora, IN., Elizabeth (Husband, Ivan Graber) of Odon, IN., Daniel Miller Still born, Jacob Miller, (Wife, Michaele Sabin) of Kidron, OH., Polly (Husband, Jason Brown) of Elnora , IN., Thomas Miller of Holmesville, OH.

She is survived by her Husband Andy, 7 children, 21 Grandchildren, many nieces &nephews, a host of cousins, & 12 Siblings: Marion Schrock, (wife, Fannie Troyer) of Huntsville, OH., Melvin Schrock, (wife, Ina Raber) of Barnwell S.C., Marjorie (Husband, Dennis Stoll) of Abbeville S.C., Marvin Schrock of Pheonix ,AZ., Mervin Schrock of Williston S.C., Marietta, (Husband, Floyd Lengacher) of Lexington, IN., Merlene, (Husband, Larry Wingard) of Thomas, OK., Mildred, (Husband, Robert Carroll) of Fort Saint John, B.C., Martha, (Husband, David Miller) of Thomas, OK., Marita, (Husband, Vernon Huyard) of New Holland, PA., Miriam Schrock of Philadelphia, PA., Madonna, (Husband, Sheldon Schrock) of Walnut Creek, OH.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Mt. Olive Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016 and Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mt. Olive Mennonite Church.

The family wishes to sincerely thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown to us during this difficult time. We covet your earnest prayers that we may all be united once again with our loved one in heaven.

Condolences may be made online at blakefuneralhomes.com.