Obituaries

September 19, 1927 to November 19, 2021

ROYAL CENTER - A. May Miller, 97, of Royal Center passed away at 3:02 a.m., Friday, Nov. 19, at Millers Merry Manor in Logansport.

Born on June 12, 1924 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Galen and Sylvia Baker Girton. She was a 1942 Winamac High School graduate. In March of 1944 she married Melvin Leroy Welsh. He died in the Battle of Iwo Jima in February of 1945. She later married Clifford E. Miller of Royal Center in April of 1948, and they were married for 65 years until his death in May of 2013.

May Miller

Survivors include her daughters Elaine Funk of Royal Center, Julie (John) Gunn of Greenwood and Lori (Dan) Sylvester of Walton; grandchildren Jeffrey (Kathy) Funk of Royal Center, Ryan (Holly) Funk of Royal Center, Eric (Lena) Sylvester of Logansport, Alyson (Brian) Tucker of Argos and Brian Gunn of Greenwood; great-grandchildren Bryce Funk, Jacob Funk, Kaylee Funk, Erica Sylvester, Kaidan Sylvester, Leah Sylvester, Johnathan Tucker, Wesley Tucker, Orian Tucker, Kyrin Tucker, Josiah Tucker and Lexi Baker; and brother, Gene Girton of Colorado.

She was also preceded in death by brothers, Francis Girton, John Girton, Arwine Girton, Guy Girton, Frank Girton, Don Girton and Clarence Girton; and son-in-law, Conrad Funk.

Mrs. Miller graduated from The Approved Beauty College of Indianapolis in 1946. She owned and operated the Mary May Beauty Shop in Winamac with her lifelong friend, Mary Haschel from 1947-50. She also worked in the Pioneer Elementary Cafeteria from 1963-80. She also worked for several years for Seidel’s Catering in Star City. She was a member of the Baptist Christian Church and taught Sunday School for years. She also served as a deaconess, financial secretary and organized many funeral dinners for grieving families. She enjoyed sewing clothes for her daughters and grandchildren and spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service which will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, Nov. 27, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center with Pastor Joel Sharp officiating. Burial will be at Kistler Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Baptist Christian Church.

An online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.