Janet “Jan” Louise Miller, 95, of Salina, KS, passed away on January 28, 2022, with her daughter and son-in-law at her side. The daughter of Fred and Helen (Morganfield) Anderson, Jan was born in Lyons, KS, on December 28, 1926. On February 10, 1946, Jan was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, John Miller, in Lyons.
Jan was a homemaker while her children were growing up and became secretary to the treasurer of Olive W. Garvey Company in Wichita later on. She loved being active and made many friends in each town she and John lived in. They settled in Wichita and remained there until their retirements in 1986, when they moved and built a new home in Bella Vista, Arkansas. Jan belonged to book clubs, bridge clubs, and her favorite of all, ladies golf leagues. She volunteered at each church she and John joined and was a proud member of the Stephen Ministry at Bella Vista Community Church for many years. Entertaining and socializing with family and friends whenever possible were some of her favorite things to do. Jan and John lived in Bella Vista until moving to Salina in 2012 to be closer to family. They were residents of Salina Presbyterian Manor for eight years, with the last few years spent in healthcare.
Jan lost her beloved husband of almost 76 years on January 16, 2022. They were one of those couples that one couldn’t imagine without the other. She is survived by their two children, Susan Grosser (Craig), of Salina, KS; and Gregg Miller (Pam), of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Ryan Crist (Kristin), of Abilene, KS; Adam Crist (Brandy), of Lincoln, NE; Erin Bryant (Matt), of Omaha, NE; Jami Grosser (Shelbi Long), of Sonoma, CA; Hayley Grosser, of Wichita, KS; Lyndi Cox (Vincent) of Topeka, KS; Lance Miller (Hollie), of Wichita, KS; great grandchildren Olivia and Ava Crist; Connor Crist; Emily, Megan, and Tanner Bryant; Lauren and Keaton Cox; Emree and Gracyn Miller.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and sister.
Cremation was chosen and a reception for family and friends will be held in the spring.
The family would like to give special recognition to the wonderful, compassionate care Jan received from the staff at Salina Presbyterian Manor and Kindred Hospice. These amazing people loved and cared for her and our family, as we said goodbye to both parents in a very short period of time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Salina Presbyterian Manor Employee Fund, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401. Please designate “Employee Fund”