Helen L. Miller

March 10, 1928 - Feb. 2, 2013

ELKHART - Helen Louise Miller, 84, lifelong resident of Elkhart, died at 8:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Emeritus at Arborwood, Granger.

She was born March 10, 1928, in Elkhart, to Harvey J. and Bertha (Brubaker) Cook.

In Sept. 1945 she married S. Ray Miller Jr. They later divorced.

Surviving are a daughter, Cynthia (Norman) Miller-Gierkey of Niles, Mich.; grandsons Joshua (Jessica) Haines of Raleigh, N.C. and John (Brooke) Haines of Indianapolis; granddaughter Charity Haines (Garrett Smith) of Chicago; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her brothers, Willis and Donald Cook and her sister, Ruth Hunsberger.

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, where the service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Dale Hunsberger will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.

The family would like to express sincere thanks to Emeritus at Arborwood and Harbor Light Hospice for Mom's great care.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.


Memories and Condolences

Elaine Kendell, South Bend, IN

I worked with Helen as a docent at Ruthmere. Her graciousness with the public was admirable and her easy-going manner contributed greatly to the tour experience. Helen talked endlessly about her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She was most kind and thoughtful, drawn to those in need. I am happy to have memories of Helen.