Obituary of Bertha Miller

Bertha Marie McMullen was born in Monroe, Michigan on March 16, 1926. She was one of nine children born from the union of the late Everett McMullen and the late Viola (LaVigne) McMullen. Bertha married the love of her life, William Miller Sr. on May 4, 1946 in Monroe. She supported her family at home, raising their eight children and received her spiritual nourishment at Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe. Bertha was strong willed and full of life. As an avid Tiger fan, she was thrilled to go to Tiger Stadium or simply watch them on TV. She appreciated the outdoors in her summer vegetable gardens or bird watching year round. Bertha enjoyed going to flea markets, playing bingo and euchre with her friends and family. She was devoted to her family and as a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother she always made time for them. In her quiet time, Bertha could be found doing puzzles or reading her bible alongside her canine companions. Bertha Marie Miller, age 89 of Monroe passed away at 3:05pm on September 21, 2015 at the Alice Lorraine Care Center. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her beloved husband of fifty-eight years William Miller Sr.; a son: Richard Miller; a grandson: PFC Dennis Miller Jr.; four sisters: Betty Bomia, Shirley McBee, Rosemary Wilson and Carolyn Clark; and two brothers: James McMullen and Charles McMullen To cherish her memory she leaves seven children: Kathryn (Carl) Brown of Newport, William Jr. (Susan) Miller of Monroe, Michael Sr. (Cynthia) Miller of Monroe, David Sr. (Judy) Miller of Monroe, Dennis Sr. (Kathy) Miller of LaSalle, Diane (Samuel) Yaeger of Martinsville, Indiana and Robert Miller Sr. of Monroe; two brothers: William Sr. (Elaine) McMullen of LaSalle and Morris Sr. (Gladys) McMullen of Monroe; 18 grandchildren; forty-two great grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; and two step great-great grandchildren. Friends may gather on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from 2:00pm - 8:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service North Monroe, 2442 North Monroe Street, (734)384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 11:00am also at Merkle's with Chaplain William Fink of Promedica Monroe Hospice officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to Promedica Monroe Hospice. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.