Emma “Ellen” Miller
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Funeral Services for Emma “Ellen” Miller, 83, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. The family will greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Ellen passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Wellsville Retirement Community. Emma “Ellen” Miller was born October 6, 1935 in Winona, Missouri. She moved to Lawrence with her family in the 1940s.
She married Glen Miller in 1954, they shared 44 years of marriage before he died in 1998.
They had two sons, Duane and Doug.
Ellen is survived by son Duane, his wife Margie, son Doug, his wife Kay, grandchildren, Shelby, Derby and Step Granddaughter Samantha.
Ellen was the 5th of 6 children born to Fred and Amanda Sellars. Those preceding her in death; Lorene Roberts, Charles Sellars, Perry “Spud” Sellars, Ruby Webb and Floyd Sellars.
Ellen’s hobbies included: camping, fishing, bowling, bingo, 1 arm bandits, having good times laughing with people and Senior Music tour. She worked as a kid in a strawberry patch, she was asked not to come back because she ate to many.
She was the first woman taxi driver, she was hired by close friends of hers, Ward and Daisy Thompson. Ellen was employed by Independent Laundry, Kansas Color Press, various waitress jobs, Casa de Taco, Willies Café and Hillcrest Bowling.
She became Youth Bowling director at Hillcrest Bowl. She held that position for 15 years.
She also was a book keeper, cleaned parts and delivered lunch at the family business, Glen Miller’s Auto Service.
The family would like to say a special thanks to the Wellsville Retirement Community.
Memorials may be made in her name to LMH-Oncology Department and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Lawrence has lost a true champion…Ellen was a great friend, one that could always bring a smile and bring laughter into one’s life…so sad to read of her passing…our days go back to the 60’s and will never be forgotten…..I always enjoyed looking her up on my return trips to Lawrence…
Miller Families,
We are so sorry for your family’s loss. Thoughts and prayers to everyone at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Ellen’s passing. She was truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed. I always enjoyed talking to her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I’ll always remember Ellen during my youth bowling at Hillcrest Bowl. She was one of a kind. Always cheerful and a joy to be around. As an adult I continued to see her and cherish our time together. I vowed to never forget her and think of her often! RIP Ellen Miller
Cindy Hadl-Bornong:
Ellen was such an inspiration to me when we were in Junior & Senior bowling. And then we were in with the adults. We went to alot of tournaments and had so much fun. Her laugh was infectious. Her and Daisy Thompson led us on the road to so much fun, and they are together again. She was like my Other Mother and I will truly miss her. Thoughts and prayers to Duane & Doug and families. May you have cherished memories. Love to you Both!
Doug, Kay, Sammie, Shelby and Derby,
So sorry for your loss. Keep the memories of your loved one
close. May God grant you peace at this difficult time.
To my Uncle Duane and Aunt Margie, I’m so sorry for your loss. Ellen was a sweet lady. She is at peace now and my thoughts and prayers are with you both. RiP Ellen!!!
So sorry to hear of Ellen’s passing. I will always remember her from the bowling alley and the fact she was also a friend of my Mom’s. I don’t recall I ever saw her without a smile on her face. I know Gary will always remember her calling him ‘Dumplin’. Our hearts go out to the entire family at this sad time.
Miller Family, our memories of Ellen include my crocheted Christmas ornaments, delivery of farm fresh eggs, taking Tom to youth bowling. Tom and his classmate scared Eelen with a rubber snake when checking in for bowling.
RIP dear Ellen. Patty and Anthony.
We were glad to have Ellen as our neighbor for so many years. Our grandma Lottie would look out our window to see if there was a light on at Ellen’s, and if there was she’d give her a call. Ellen will be missed.