Patricia “Patti” Jean Miller, 76, of Bloomington, passed away at the Villas of Holly Brook on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born January 19, 1947 in Pontiac, IL, to Alonzo Jr. and Marjorie (Niven) Clay.
Patricia was raised in Pontiac and graduated high school in 1965. From there, she went on to attend Carthage College and obtain her bachelor’s in education. Patricia married the love of her life, William Miller on April 2, 1972. They had 2 children, Jennifer and Matthew, and shared a loving 37 years of marriage, before William preceded her in passing in 2009. She was a part-time teacher for several years and worked with special needs children. Through her line of work, Patricia was shown to be a compassionate and generous soul. She loved buying presents for others and always made sure that everyone received a card for the holidays. She also was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Downer’s Grove and attended Bible study faithfully.
Surviving are her children: Jennifer Miller and Matthew Miller; grandchildren: Erik Peterson, Karl Peterson, Neil Peterson; siblings: Bob (Joyce) Clay, and Gini Welch; and 10 nieces and nephews.
She is also preceded in passing by her parents: Alonzo Jr. and Marjorie Clay.
Arrangements and cremation rites have been accorded with East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington. A Celebration of Life will be held at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1047 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515, on February 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow services. Patricia’s cremated remains will be laid to rest in the First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1047 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515.
Condolences and memories may be left with the family at eastlawnmemorial.com
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