Patricia Joan Elli Miller, age 80, of Fenelton, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home on Fri., Aug. 26, 2022 – just 16 days before her 81st birthday. She had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for more than 10 years.
Born in Butler on Sept. 10, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Mario J. and Matilda Clotilda “Tillie” Lucchesi Elli.
Patricia worked at Sears following her graduation from Butler High School in 1959 and later happily became a homemaker. After many years raising her family, she embarked on a successful real estate career as an agent with Century 21. In her retirement Patricia cherished her family.
She was a member of All Saints Parish, Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church. She served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years, visiting parishioners unable to get out to church.
Patricia is survived by her husband, David L. Miller, whom she married Oct. 5, 1963; her daughters, Barbara (Bradley) Badali, of Herman, Lori (Eugene) Goodine, of Georgia, Rita (Bil) Gray, of Prospect, and Michele (Steve) Mix, of Sarver; eight grandchildren, Brianna Snyder, Brittany Badali, Benjamin (Elissa Anthony) Badali, Amanda (Jake) Koerner, Amber Ball, Tabatha Mix (Luke McCullough), Tiffany (Mike) McCarty, and Garrett (Rebbecca) Suthard; three great-grandchildren, Andrew Badali. Morgan Badali, and Lily Koerner; two sisters, Barbara (Roy) Brandon, of Butler, and Mary Ann Elli, of Arizona; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by a sister, Dolores Elli; and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Linda Mariotti.
The Miller family thanks Patricia’s caregivers, Cindy and Tabitha, and VNA Hospice for their expert, compassionate care.
Friends will be received in Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Ave., Butler, on Tuesday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from All Saints Parish, Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Ave., Butler, on Wednesday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. John J. Baver officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
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