Betty Jean Miller

Betty J. Miller 1937-2021

Betty J. (Shaw) Miller, a lifelong resident of Xenia, Ohio passed away at the Hospice of Dayton on July 26, 2021, at the age of 84, while surrounded by her loved ones.

Betty is survived by her husband, James Miller; her children: Rick Shinkle, Debbie Tipton, Tina Slone, and Renee Craycraft (Mark Craycraft); her 9 grandchildren; her 9 great-grandchildren; her sister, Ruth Chambliss; and her beloved niece; Kay Shaw, to whom she loved as her own. She is preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters.

Betty was born July 11, 1937, in Spring Valley, Ohio. She was the youngest daughter of 12 children. Family meant the world to her. No matter the situation, she was always there for you. She loved the simple things in life, like Coca-Cola slushies, going out shopping, having her family come over to visit, and anything purple. Betty was a beautiful person, both inside and out. She devoted much of her life to taking care of others. She worked at Hospitality East Nursing home for 20+ years. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, a strong woman with a heart of gold and a tough-as-nails attitude. To have known her, was to love her. She will be missed dearly.

"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought, and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love." -Leo Buscaglia

"Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear."
-Unknown