Lebanon Reporter

October 9, 2009

Mary Ellen Miller


Colfax

1923-2009

Mary Ellen (Ashley) Miller, 86, of Colfax, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 at her home.

She was born March 13, 1923, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Ralph L. & Irene F. (Meikel) Ashley.

She James L. Miller Jr. on June 29, 1941 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 2003.

Mrs. Miller was a 1941 graduate of Frankfort High School. She was co-owner of Miller’s’ Restaurant for 48 years, retiring in 1995. She also worked at Patrick Henry Army Base in Virginia and Eli Lilly in Indianapolis.

She was a member of the Colfax United Methodist Church.

Survivors include son Meikel F. (Rebecca Rae) Miller of Colfax; grandson Louis Thomas Miller of Colfax; several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Ashley and a sister, Barbara Ashley Kelch.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Monday until time of service at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Services will immediately follow. Burial will be in Bunnell Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at goodwinfuneralhome.com.


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