Shirley Miller

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Shirley, who departed this life on January 17, 2026, at the age of 97 years old.

Born to the union of Martha Fiedler and Ernst Seimast on June 19, 1928, sister of Roy, Ester, Deloris, Alvin, and Yvonne, Shirley displayed a remarkable sense of compassion and a zest for life that inspired everyone around her. Shirley was loved and nurtured by two special people: Lula Mae and Paul Jones.

Preceding her homegoing were her parents, siblings, husband Alfonso, son-in-law Jose, and granddaughter Tonya.

Shirley leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, laughter, and family. To continue her legacy are:

Children: Sandra (Samuel) Muinde, Christine (Cliff) Miller-Johnson, Edward Miller, Dorothy (Jose) Mantilla, Lula (Cedric).

Grandchildren: Suzanne (Tylan) Canady, Serah Muinde, Samel Muinde II, Thomas (Carmen) Miller, Tonya Franks, Samantha Zake, Danielle (Dennis) Cuyuch, Jose Mantilla II, Dr. Brittany (Dr. Brandon), Brian (Alina).

Great-Grandchildren: Yancy Landingham II, TaylarAnn Canady, Madeline Bannister, Thomas Miller II, Monet Shaw, Michael Miller, Tommia Miller, Camira Wright, Israel Farrington, Tatum Crampton, Zachariah (Dominique) Cuyuch, Aaron Cuyuch, Kalea.

Nieces: Nancy (Frank) Helander, and Juanita Miller-Gilyard.

Nephew: Chappy (Sandy) Pallo

A Special Bonus Daughter: Carolyn (Tony) Hendrix and all the other children of Highland Park that called her “MOM.”

The family wishes to express our profound gratitude to the care team at VMP, where she resided for almost five years– Freida, Jessica, Brittany, and Cathy of Palmer House; and Krystal, Shay, Michelle, Janel, Rita, Francesca, and Daisy of Maplewood. We are also grateful to Chaplain Ryan and the Hospice Care Team.

Shirley’s joyful spirit will be remembered always, and we celebrate the moments shared and the love that will continue to inspire us. A memorial service honoring Shirley will be held at a later date when family and friends will be invited to gather in remembrance of her to share their stories and memories.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to your local long-term care facility.

“Broken Chains”

We didn’t know that morning God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories; your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But as God called us one by one, the chain will link again!