Winifred Miller

Winifred M. “Winnie” Miller, 80, of rural Decatur passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, into the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ. She was born Nov. 8, 1942, in Wells County to Ralph and Juanita (Cable) Mankey. She was married May 30, 1965, to Jack Miller.
She was a follower of Christ and a longtime member of St. Luke’s Church in rural Decatur. She was a lifelong teacher and farmer. She taught school for many years at Fort Wayne Community Schools, Lane Middle School, Geyer Middle School, South Adams, Bluffton Harrison, Adams Central and St. Joseph Catholic Schools.
She is survived by her two sons, Derek (Jacie) Miller of Fishers; and Rendell (Monica) Miller of Decatur; daughter, Clarissa (Andy) Mellang of Decatur; sister, Gwen Mankey of Decatur; and five grandchildren, Michaela, Cole, Eli, Isabella and Noah.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in July of 1978; brother, Clinton Mankey on Nov. 27, 2014; and a grandson, Isaac.
Per her wishes, in lieu of a funeral viewing, there will be a celebration of life held Saturday, Aug. 19 from 2-5 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Church Recreation Center in Decatur.
Arrangements provided by Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the guest book, click on www.hshfuneralhome.com.