"What a sweet caring soul you had my dearest friend. I will carry you in my heart forever. I was 11 years old when you moved next door to me. You had the same name as my Sister so we bonded right away. I remember you always making steak on the grill and I would always peek over the fence and say ?what are you cooking? and you would always say I have some ?fat? for you, which you knew was my favorite part. Your love for your cats always reassured me how pure you were. I would babysit them and you always had me put a ice cube in their water bowl. I miss you and our talks. I remember you renting Kujo and I was so afraid he was coming out from under the couch. I will cherish you forever until we meet again my friend. I love you always Kimmy"
In loving memory of
Sandra "Sandy" Miller
August 1, 1953 - October 14, 2019
Sandra K. "Sandy" Miller
Pekin - Sandra K. "Sandy" Miller, 66, of Pekin, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Unity Point Health Pekin.
She was born on August 1, 1953 in Canton to Vernon and Lylla (Jones) Miller. They preceded her in death along with her step mother Kathlyn Miller and one brother, Gene Miller.
Surviving is one brother David (Theresa) Miller of Canton, two half-sisters, Sue Miller of Bartonville, Patty (Mike) Rishling of Gilbert AZ, two step sisters Deborah (Rodney) Finch of Carbondale, Sandra (Tom) Szpyrka of Springfield, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Also Surviving is her long-time companion, Peg Phillips.
Sandy worked for Butternut Bread Company starting at the Thrift Stores and later as District Manager for much of the State of Illinois. She then worked at Phillips Tax Service.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 2 pm, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton with a visitation to be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Family and friends are invited to a reception to share stories and to celebrate her life at her residence on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 4-6 pm. Refreshments will be provided.
Cremation rites will be accorded following the service and a private burial of ashes will be held at Cuba Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to T.A.P.S. in Pekin.
To leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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