MaryLou Miller, of Niles
March 13, 1930-Nov. 17, 2019
Niles Daily Star, Published 8:37 am Tuesday, November 19, 2019
March 13, 1930 – Nov. 17, 2019
MaryLou Miller, 89, of Niles, passed at home on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, surrounded by her loving
family.
She was born on March 13, 1930, in Niles to the late Vernon Lee and Adeline M. (Burnham) Brown.
MaryLou was a Niles High School graduate, class of 1948. On Dec. 31, 1948, she married Herbert L. Miller at a ceremony in Niles. Together they raised five children.
MaryLou will be remembered for her 19 years of dedicated service to then Pawating Hospital (now Lakeland Hospital) in Niles. Early on, Mary’s life centered around her family, and she looked forward to holidays and time spent together. MaryLou loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had been a Girl Scout leader and was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert; a son, Mark Miller; her granddaughter, Tammy Sue Miller; and her brothers, Richard and David Brown.
MaryLou is survived by her children, Daryl (Laura) Miller, Teri (Gary) Cooper, Steven (Donna) Miller and Scott (Laura) Miller; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, along with a host of family and friends.
A time of visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at Brown Funeral Home, 521 E. Main St., Niles. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday Nov. 22, 2019, at Brown Funeral Home, with a committal at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to Caring Circle (Hospice at Home) 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085.
Memories of MaryLou may be shared with her family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles. BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.