Shirley J. Miller

Shirley Jean Miller was born January 6, 1930 in Newton, Kansas.  She was raised by her parents, Carl and Helen Dahlem. 

She grew up in Wakita, Oklahoma, where she met the love of her life, Earl Elbert Miller, Jr.  The two married and were blessed with three sons: Douglas, Maurice, and Terry. 

Shirley spent many years as a homemaker and farm wife, later working as a secretary for Adams Alloy and Rod in Wakita. She was a devout member of the Wakita Christian Church and was active in O.E.S for many years.

She and Earl enjoyed traveling and when the grandkids were old enough, they would bring them along on their adventures. Many memories were made in Red River, St. Louis, Florida, New York, Washington DC, Kentucky, Niagara Falls, and all along the roads in between the destinations and home. 

On October 27, 2026, Shirley passed away at the Community Health Center in Wakita, Oklahoma at the age of 96.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl on December 22, 2001; and her son, Doug on September 6, 1977. 

Shirley will be deeply missed by her sons: Terry Miller and wife, Cathy, and Mauri Miller; grandchildren: Curt Miller, Jason Schmidt, Travis Miller, Lisa (Bill) Kelley, Lori Green, and Kelli (Chase) Oliver; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; her CHC family; other relatives and many friends. 

Graveside service was held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the Wakita Cemetery in Wakita, Oklahoma with Pastor Jeff Enabnit officiating.  

Memorials in memory of Shirley may be made directly payable to the Community Health Center and can be sent in care of Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003.