Thelma L. Miller

Thelma L. Miller 95, of DeKalb passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL.  She was born on January 3, 1923 in Willisburg, KY to Everett Lee and Lucy (Milburn) McMillin.

She married Adolph P. Miller on April 25, 1943 in Hinckley, IL.  She worked alongside her husband at their family owned business, Miller's Super Market, in Tilton Park, DeKalb, IL.  She was a member of Grove Street Baptist and later Bethany Baptist Church.  She was a deaconess for many years, a faithful helper in the Children's Church program and in Vacation Bible School every summer.  She was a regular attendee at DeKalb Wesleyan Church until her death.  She was  a member of the Christian Women's Club.  Thelma and her husband loved to travel to many American and European destinations and enjoyed the winters in Florida and Arizona.

She is survived by her three children; Diane (Ken) Smith of DeKalb, Shirley (Phil) Rayer of Mesa, AZ, and Paul Miller of DeKalb. Three grandchildren, Bryan (Jill) Smith of Moline, IL, Bradley (Lucy) Swenson of Mesa, AZ, and David (Liz) Smith of DeKalb. Six great grandchildren; Cameron, Carson, Lindsay, Casey, Dylan and Caden Smith and one half-sister; Louise Ross Yeast of Cardwell, KY.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Adolph, a granddaughter; Michelle Diane Smith, brother; Ruel McMillin, three half-sisters; Betty Jewell (Ross) Goodlett, Odell (Ross) Darland, and Rachel (McCarty) Stewart and two half-brothers; Garnett Ross and Harry McCarty.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 1:00pm at Real Connection (formerly DeKalb Wesleyan) 1115 S. Malta Rd in DeKalb.  Burial will be held immediately following the funeral at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.  Visitation will be held Monday, February 12, 2018 from 11:00am until the time of service at the church.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to: Billy Graham Evangelical Association, The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM), Gideon's International or Real Connections (DeKalb Wesleyan). Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.