Of Farmington Hills Michigan passed away peacefully on her 98th birthday, at home of natural causes on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Nellie was born on June 15, 1926 in Jackson Michigan, daughter of Merle Lapp and Ruth Lapp. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1943 and worked at various companies in the Jackson area. She was united in marriage to Rex L. Miller on September 22, 1946 in Jackson, and they spent 74 happy years together. After retirement, she and Rex sold their beloved home on Portage Lake in Munith and spent over 20 years “on the road” in their fifth wheel. They made many special friends at the Pioneer RV Park in Texas and the Wild Cherry RV Resort in Suttons Bay.
Nellie is survived by sons Boyd (Susan) and Bruce (Terri); grandsons Todd (Jennifer), Kevin (Morgan) and Bryan (Brittany); five great grandsons and one great granddaughter. She is also survived by brother in law Jack (Kathryn) Miller and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband Rex, son Don Miller, brothers Duane and Richard Lapp and grandson Adam Miller. Per her wishes cremation has taken place, there will be a private family celebration of life at a later date.
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