Erma D Miller

Erma D. Miller, 96, of Ventura went to heaven on Sunday, June 24, 2012. She was born in Alabama to parents Martha and Eskine Pace. Erma moved to California at an early age, working as a cook in Ventura, then taking a position at the Ventura County Youth Authority as a housekeeper instructor and became a domestic engineer for many years.

She loved to travel, returning to Pennsylvania often to visit her Dad “Papa” as well as interacting with her family on vacations. Erma moved her dad to California for a while to be near him as well as to provide care. She enjoyed cooking for her family, and was especially known for pound cakes.

Erma lived independently until suffering a debilitating injury two years ago, requiring in-home support services until her passing. The family deeply appreciated the loving care provided by Ann and Karen.

She married Alex Saulsberry at a young age, and then remarried James E. Miller who preceded her in death several years ago. Erma was also preceded in death by her Aunt Ada Woodbury.

Erma is survived by her daughter Mrs. Virginia Johnson of Ventura; her devoted granddaughter, Delena and husband Forrest Atkins of Oxnard; granddaughter Ms. Verla May Erwin of Santa Paula; grandsons Leonard Cooper of Ojai, and Kenneth Shehee of Ventura; Stepdaughters Doris Weber and Ann Miller of Memphis; great grandchildren Kimberly Atkins of Simi Valley, Shanna Greer of Bakersfield, Crystal Shehee of Bakersfield, Marcus Cooper Guy of Santa Paula and a host of great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 11:00 A.M. at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Services will begin at 12:00 P.M. with The Reverend Jonathan Mulford officiating. Burial will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home.