Joan C. Miller

Joan C. Miller

Joan C. Miller, 76, of Merriam, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011, at the Kansas City Hospice House.    

 

 Joan was born November 4, 1935 to the late Clemens and Catherine Rieke in Cleveland, Ohio.  She attended Our Lady of Mercy College and Convent in Cincinnati.  Joan married Rodney Miller on September 15, 1956 in Cleveland.  She was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, as well as the Third Order of Carmelites.  Joan lived her Catholic faith on a daily basis and was deeply involved with the Carmelites and her Parish.  Joan also enjoyed a career in nursing which began at Glenridge Hospital in Ballston Lake, NY.  After moving to the Kansas City area she continued nursing at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, then on to Bethany Hospital where she worked in the Neonatal Unit, which was her passion, then finally at Sharon Lane Nursing Home.  She had a love for the arts and music, and later in life enjoyed spending time knitting and sewing for family and friends.  Joan was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.  Joan is survived by her loving husband of over 55 years, Rodney; four daughters, Sharon Miller; Michelle Miller; Lisa Miller and partner Pat Phillips; Denise Newkirk and husband David; two sons, Rodney Miller, II; David Miller and wife Erin and ten grandchildren. 

 

Visitation and Services

 

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; a Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Thursday, January 5, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203, followed by burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  

 

Memorial Contributions

 

The family suggests memorial contributions be made in lieu of flowers to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.

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  1. Melody Moore on January 1st, 2012 5:10 pm

    Condolences from the heart. Joan will be missed by all she touched. When I was included in Miller family gatherings, I always sat with Joan and never tired of listening to her stories. Her faith was deep and yet near the surface — apparent with every breath she drew.

  2. Joe - Mary Borders on January 1st, 2012 8:42 pm

    Rest asured Rodney and children, Mary and I wish to extend our sympathy in the loss of wife, mother and grandmother.. Looking back, we didn’t take the opportunity to share more time together. Was it a trip to Hawaii, Ozarks and many hapenings with the St Jude Circle and Fr Richard Waxielman that we will remember.
    Joe-Mary Borders

  3. Robert Kiesling on January 1st, 2012 10:31 pm

    My condolences for the family. I’ll miss her at morning mass. I’m sure that she is in heaven, or purgatory at least.

  4. priscilla Browne on January 2nd, 2012 6:52 pm

    Joan was a wonderful friend. we have known each other for many years and have kept in touch since.our children were small and we all shared many good times and many laughs.
    she will be greatly missed,

  5. Linda Hoefler Oneslager on January 3rd, 2012 4:38 am

    Denise,

    My prayers are with you and your family.

    Linda Hoefler Oneslager

  6. Hans Miller on January 3rd, 2012 12:34 pm

    Am sorry to hear about Aunt Joan passing. She will be missed, was always so kind to my family & myself. 55 yrs is a long time Uncle Rod, God bless you & the kids. With love, Hansie & Stella

  7. Brenda Wiederhold on January 4th, 2012 5:39 pm

    Our condolences are not enough words to tell you how we feel. I remember so many good times and will cherish them forever. Aunt Joan will be missed dearly. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. Sending love from Brenda, John, and Ashley.

  8. Christie Stout on January 4th, 2012 8:22 pm

    Lisa and Patti, Just remember I am with you in spirit and know just what you are going through. I am sending prayers your way. Love Christie

  9. Amparo on January 5th, 2012 8:43 am

    Dear friend of 30 years, we met in church, in choir, so we prayed twice, because we sang for our Lord. It is as it should be; we will be together in prayer forever. Sisters through third order Carmelite.

    Oh Joan, did you tell baby Jesus hello for me like I asked you to do?

    Amparo

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