She was born on February 20, 1946, the daughter of Gerald and Stella Pennington Gee. She married Richard Miller on April 24, 1977, in Springfield; he preceded her in death.
Carolyn had worked at a few area banks. Later in life, she attended Millikin University obtaining her associates degree as a surgical technician working at Memorial Hospital. She later worked as a secretary for ILCAAAP. Carolyn was a faithful member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene where she sang in the choir and assisted in the nursery. She enjoyed playing the piano, knitting, doing cross-stitch, playing cards (especially pinochle) with family, and watching Hallmark movies.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son-in-law, Sam Draper; a sister-in-law, Helen Gee; and a brother-in-law, Joe Hand.
Carolyn leaves behind her daughter, Madalyn Draper of Springfield; a son, Eric (fiancee’ Amanda Becker) Wilson of Riverton; eleven grandchildren, Danielle, Samantha, Nicholas, Noah, Jacob, Caleb, Abigail, Isabella, Xander, Lily and Colton; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Brody, Caleb, and Justin; her siblings, Lanore Hand of Oberlin, KS, Eleanore (Jerry) Englebrecht of Coeur d’Alene, ID, Gene Gee of Oberlin, KS, and Jerry (Beverly) Gee of Rye, CO; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Cremation to be provided prior to ceremonies by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
A Memorial Ceremony for Carolyn will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 1108 N. Daniel Ave, Springfield, with Pastor Ronald Waltrip officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Church of the Nazarene.
The family is being served by Boardman Smith Funeral Homes- 800 S. Grand Ave. West, Springfield, IL 62703.
