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Barbara J. Miller
August 4th, 1944 – March 5th, 2022
Barbara Jean Miller, age 77 of Astoria, Illinois, passed away at 10:00 pm on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois. She was born on August 4, 1944 in Canton, the daughter of Arthur J. and Leta M. (Mellier) Pittman. On August 4, 1963, Barb married John L. Miller in Astoria. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1990.
She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Howard and Alice Pittman, Richard and Bess Pittman, Charles and Roxie Pittman, Jack and Pollyanna Pittman, Robert Pittman, Maralea and Phillip Kessler and Ethan Gramm.
Barb is survived by her three sons; Gale Miller of Ellijay, Georgia, Blake (and Robinette) Miller of Vermont, Illinois and Josh (and Emily) Miller of Astoria, five grandchildren; Elizabeth (and Riley) Mitsdarffer, Johnathon Miller, Jackson Miller, Jonah Miller and Drew Miller, her sister Elizabeth Gramm of Nashville, Tennessee and her sister-in-law Marianne Pittman of Dublin, Ohio and many nieces and nephews
She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. Barb was a farm wife, homemaker, florist and baker. She will be remembered by her many wonderful baked goods and meals that individuals enjoyed throughout her years.
Barb was a devoted Christian and lifelong member of the Grace Bible Church of Astoria. She also served on the Astoria Public Library Board.
Her favorite pastime was being a fan of her grandchildren's South Fulton Rebel activities.
Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 9th at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Ben Murray will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 8th from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be given in Barb's memory to the Grace Bible Church of Astoria.
Condolences
March 6th, 2022
So sorry for your family’s loss! Barb was a gift to all who knew her! My sympathies to you all. Patty Wherley
March 6th, 2022
Sorry for your loss, she was a very sweet lady. Darrell and Debby Pierce
March 6th, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the family. Michael and Tammy Martin
March 6th, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a Wonderful aunt and will be greatly missed. I have many wonderful memories with her on the farms.
March 6th, 2022
To all Barb's family, we send our condolences, she was a very special lady, and will be missed. Tommy and Pam Trone
March 6th, 2022
Thoughts & prayers for all families
Such a special lady and amazing cook/baker
Gary & Bev Taylor
Miranda & Tristan Morrow
March 6th, 2022
Everyone has already said it. Barb was a grand person. Please accept my condolences. Rosemary Perdew
March 6th, 2022
I'm so sorry for your family's loss! Thoughts & prayers for strength during these tough times. The Essex Family
March 6th, 2022
Sorry for your loss Barb was a great person love all you guys Uncle Mike and Aunt Janet
March 6th, 2022
You are in our thoughts and prayers! So sorry for your loss! Alan and Georgiana Clemens
March 6th, 2022
Prayers of comfort for the family. We will all miss her. She was loved by many. Sincerely, Tom & Glenda Howe
March 6th, 2022
She was a wonderful lady, and a Fabulous Sunday School teacher🙏🙏
March 6th, 2022
You are all in our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort.
Robert and Susan Cameron
March 7th, 2022
Such a warm and loving woman. I appreciate so much the support she showed me during my time at the library.
March 7th, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Barb was a great lady.
Alicia and Lily Lehman
March 7th, 2022
Am heartbroken along with you. In the arms of Jesus now. Caryl Lasswell
March 7th, 2022
So very sorry for your loss! Barb was a dear friend. My heart goes out to the entire family. Brian Bucher
March 7th, 2022
Our deepest sympathy. Ryan and Becky Baker and family
March 7th, 2022
So sorry for your loss. She will be deeply missed. A very special lady!
March 7th, 2022
What a sweet, loving, talented Christian lady. She will be so missed by her wonderful family and all her friends. Hugs and comfort to all who lived her.
March 7th, 2022
Carolyn Cripe
March 7th, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy to the family. Marilyn Shawgo
March 7th, 2022
So sorry for your loss...
Anni Mitchell
March 7th, 2022
So very sorry for your families loss. Barb was such a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Ron and Jody Robertson
March 7th, 2022
Thoughts and prayers for your family. Brian Pollitt
March 7th, 2022
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of loss. Barb will be greatly missed. Jim and Deb Park
March 7th, 2022
So very sorry for your family's loss. Roberta Oest
March 7th, 2022
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for your families loss. Barb will be remembered for her kindness and happiness she brought to so many lives. Jack & Sally Dougherty
March 7th, 2022
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed. Nancy Carithers
March 7th, 2022
Sincere sympathies to your family. She was a devoted mom and grandmother. Prayers that your memories will comfort you
March 7th, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Barb was loved by all. Jodie & Robbin Kost
March 7th, 2022
Absolutely one of the nicest ladies I’ve ever met. Heaven has gained a very special angel! Kevin Turner
March 7th, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.It will also be a loss for Astoria, as she was a friend to all. Linda Hamm
March 7th, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.It will also be a loss for Astoria, as she was a friend to all. Linda Hamm
March 7th, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.It will also be a loss for Astoria, as she was a friend to all. Linda Hamm
March 7th, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.It will also be a loss for Astoria, as she was a friend to all. Linda Hamm
March 7th, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.It will also be a loss for Astoria, as she was a friend to all. Linda Hamm
March 7th, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.It will also be a loss for Astoria, as she was a friend to all. Linda Hamm
March 7th, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.It will also be a loss for Astoria, as she was a friend to all. Linda Hamm
March 7th, 2022
So sorry for your loss..prayers for all the family. Dee Jones
March 7th, 2022
So very sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with the entire family. Rochelle (Oest) Sappington
March 7th, 2022
We’re so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family. Eric and Jody Trone
March 7th, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Barb was a special lady. She will be missed. Pam Klinebough
March 7th, 2022
So sorry to hear this. Barbara and I were in Sunday school and church together at the Church of the Brethren for many years in earlier times. She will be greatly missed by the whole community. Prayers for comfort and peace for all her family. Gary & Cheryl (Cox) Matteson
March 7th, 2022
Sorry to hear of your loss of Barb. She was a nice lady always enjoyed doing business with her when she had the flower shop and her cooking was one of the best around. Mary and Ora Welch
March 7th, 2022
So sorry.
March 7th, 2022
So very sorry to hear about Barb, sweet woman. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Marsha Thomas
March 7th, 2022
Sorry to hear of Barbs passing. She was a sweet lady, great florist and an awesome cook. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Roger and Linda Schneider
March 8th, 2022
Our condolences to Barbs family. Prayers for comfort! Jimmy and Debbie Derry
March 8th, 2022
Our sincere sympathy to Barb's family. We were looking forward to gathering with Barb at the Alumni Banquet to celebrate the 60 year anniversary of our Class of 1962. Stories of Barb as a member of our class, always a friend, and always a kind person. Wendell and Alice Clanin
March 8th, 2022
So sorry for the loss of this sweet lady. She will be missed. Prayers for strength and comfort.
Bob and Melba Baker
March 8th, 2022
So sorry for your loss. David and Peggy Naff
March 8th, 2022
So sorry for your loss. She made the best cinnamon rolls and donuts. Love seeing her at apple butter. Gary and Sheila
March 8th, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you. She will be missed.
March 8th, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Steve and Sharon Musson
March 8th, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Janet and Lee Cobb
March 8th, 2022
Our sympathy to the Miller family. Praying for peace and comfort from our Lord.🙏
March 8th, 2022
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many.Becky & Daniel Hamm
March 8th, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Barb was a very special lady and will be missed. Prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh
March 8th, 2022
Sorry for the loss. Barb was truly a kind individual. David Dickinson
March 9th, 2022
So very sorry to hear of your loss. She was a great lady. Our condolences to you all.
Wendell and DeeVon Schisler
March 9th, 2022
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts & prayers be with you at this time
March 9th, 2022
I recently received word of the passing of aunt Barbie. In this time of sorrow, I look back at the good times I was able to share with her during my teenage years, along with those as an adult with my husband. On those occasions when she came to visit Phil and Mary, those were joyful moments I will always remember. Besides the memories of her heartwarming baking, she was resourceful in other areas. I am grateful that she inspired me with her insightful suggestions and ideas on floral arrangement, which she knew I enjoyed making. I’m particularly reminded of her use of color, especially purple as an accent to provide additional depth to an arrangement. She’ll be missed by all those who loved and cared about her. Love you aunt Barbie. Charles and Lisa Smith.
March 9th, 2022
Thinking of you and your family Josh. With Sympathy and Prayers, Rick and Kathy Heller
March 9th, 2022
So sorry, our condolences. Tommy and Pam Trone
March 9th, 2022
Thinking of you. She was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed working with her at the State Street Grill. Ashley Davis
March 9th, 2022
Thoughts and love to the family. Our deepest condolences, The Downeys, Keelers and Ortolans
March 11th, 2022
So sorry for your loss, she was a great lady
The Kitty Saurbaugh family
March 12th, 2022
Youre in our prayers for confort for a time of loss. Were praying for the whole family. Love and Blessings Rusty an Bev Parker
March 14th, 2022
Josh andFamily,
So sorry her of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your Mother was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Nancy Rutledge
March 30th, 2022
Barb was a classmate. I just found out of her passing. I remember her as a kind and gentle woman. Always. So sorry for your loss. Gloria Zahn.
May 15th, 2022
I am so sorry to see that your mom has passed on Josh and Emily.
She was the one when we first moved here and we went to your church in February.
On that Sunday after church, she walked over with some flowers and cookies.
I remember how she loved to cook for the church and she started her her shop.
She is missed greatly and we all loved her.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Peggy Nance.