Burma J. Miller, 85, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:46 A.M. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Du Quoin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Burma was a homemaker, artist, seamstress and craftswoman. She was dedicated to making an ideal home.
She was a avid bowler and golfer in her early years and loved her husband unconditionally.
She was born August 10,1937 in Du Quoin, the daughter of Huel and Alta (Woodyard) Morgan.
Burma married Robert Dean Miller on March 17, 1956, at the First Christian Church in Du Quoin, and he preceded her in death on April 1, 2020.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Du Quoin.
She is survived by two daughters - Kimberlee Jo Bergthold and husband Chris of Congerville, IL and Krystal D. Aken and husband Steve of Elkville, son - Kelly Miller of Du Quoin, seven grandchildren - Robert Bergthold and wife Sara, Aaron Bergthold and wife Krista, Matthew Darnell and wife Jenn, John Darnell and wife Angie, Jason Aken and wife Abby, Jaime Reynolds and husband Kenny and Summer Miller, fourteen great grandchildren - Levi Bergthold, Hayden Bergthold, Benjamin Bergthold, Micah Bergthold, Macie Darnell, Maddie Darnell, Jordyn Darnell, Bradyn Darnell, Levi Brown, Marshall Wagner, Macayla Linze, Brook Reynolds, Adalyn Reynolds and Troy Reynolds, one sister - Sherry Moss and husband Steve of Du Quoin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Rev. Ted Clark officiating.
Those attending the services are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
In lieu of flowers friends may make memorials to the Hospice of Southern Illinois, and will be accepted at the cemetery or at the Searby Funeral Home.
Special thanks to the Aides, CNA's and Nurses who took care of our mother during her stay at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.
The Searby Funeral Home of Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.