Donna Parsons Miller (deceased)
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Funeral services were Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 10 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ Decatur Restoration Branch in Decatur, Neb., for Donna Rae (Parsons) Miller, 81. She died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, Neb. Donna was born April 8, 1935, in Decatur to Ira Jack and Dorothy (Austin) Parsons. She was married to Hymie Miller on December 3, 1954. They were blessed with their son Keith in 1956. Donna worked outside the home for several years. They built and opened their own business, D & H Bottle Shop, in 1984. She worked 7 days a week, where her customers soon became her friends. She retired from work in 1999 when they sold the business. Donna was a gifted artist who drew illustrations for a published children's book. She was a member of the women's auxiliary of the fire department, the Decatur Fire Belles. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Decatur Restoration Branch and enjoyed singing in the choir when she was younger. She loved being outdoors; many weekends Hymie and Donna could be found camping with family and friends, laughing and telling stories around the campfire. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and they felt the depth of her love every day. Preceding her in death were her parents; and brother, Jack Parsons. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Hymie; son, Keith (Julie) Miller; grandson, Billy (Brandi) Miller; granddaughter, Lisa (Nic) Brown; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Marcus and Allyson Miller, Brayden, Dayne and Kyler Brown; a host of family and friends. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. Pelan Funeral Services, Tekamah, was in charge of arrangements. |