Mrs. Elizabeth Montgomery Miller, beloved wife of Gene for 69 years, passed away Tuesday morning, October 18, 2011, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, at the age of 86 years, 1 month & 11 days. She was born on September 7, 1925, in Chloride, Missouri, to the late Freeman and Margarette 'Govero' Montgomery. She was a sister to the late Freeman and Vernon Montgomery.
Elizabeth grew up in Glover and attended Annapolis High School where she met Gene and they became sweethearts. They made their home in St. Louis for 13 years and then in Mobile, Alabama, for 42 years. After raising her four children, Elizabeth returned to work as an employee of the State of Alabama. Several years after retiring, Elizabeth and Gene moved to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, to be closer to her family. Elizabeth enjoyed spending quality time with her family and she adored her five grandchildren. Elizabeth was an excellent homemaker; her favorite past times included gardening, home decorating and travel. Elizabeth will be remembered as a loving wife and mother.
Survivors include her husband, Gene Miller, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; 4 Children: Belita Frigerio (& Thomas) Drews, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Mike (& Sandy) Miller, of Seattle, WA; Mark (& Paun) Miller, of Atlanta, GA & Mattea (Dr. Ronald) Porter, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Her 5 Grandchildren: Ashley Frigerio; Kelly & Casey Miller; Brooke & Fallon Porter. She was a dear mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin & friend.
Visitation : Saturday, Oct. 29th, 10:00 a.m. - 12 NoonFuneral : Saturday, Oct. 29th - 1:00 p.m.at : TAYLOR Funeral Service
CHAPEL, with Rev. Pete Soens officiating.
Interment follows at : Polk Cemetery, Iron County, MO.
Memorials to: * Vitas Hospice Care, 1901 So. Congress Ave. - Suite #420, Boynton Beach, FLA 33426
FL arrangements under direction of Quattlebaum Funeral Home - West Palm Beach, FL