Eva Jean Miller

Eva Jean Miller, 101, of Louisville entered eternal life October 10, 2024, joining her husband of 74 years, William Lucian Miller, who passed away April 8, 2020. Jean was born in Muhlenburg Co. on her grandmother’s farm on the Green River. She worked for GE Owensboro in the Snow White department and the Lu Ray Hotel for Maude & Raymond Miller. Jean loved working on her childhood farm & caring for her horse, growing flowers, cooking, entertaining friends, and adored her beloved dogs. Bill was born in Central City and loved playing basketball, a hobby that carried over into his love for the Kentucky Wildcats. After graduating HS, he entered the Army. He was a WWII Veteran, serving with the 785th Military Police Battalion and the 3rd Army under General George Patton in Europe. After V/E day, he traveled to Okinawa where he finished his Army duties. Bill received the following medals: European Theater with two service stars, Asiatic Pacific, the American Theater award, Good Conduct award, and the WWII Victory Medal. He was a member of the Central Lodge 673 in Central City; the Rizpal Temple in Madisonville, Ky; the American Legion Post #6 in Central City; and was an honored Kentucky Colonel. He worked for the Mosler Safe Co. in the service department for 30 yrs., working in 37 states. He was preceded in death by his parents Maude & Raymond Miller, sister Mary Lou Crawford, and brothers Jessie & Jim Miller. He is survived by brother Raymond Miller Jr. of Puyallup Wa. Jean was preceded in death by husband William, parents Blanche & Dave Hutchings, brothers Levelle “Pete” Hutchings & Edwin Wick Hutchings, and sisters Mary Kathleen Hutchings and Ida Belle Lanham. She is survived by 4 nephews, 2 nieces and 6 great nieces, and preceded in death by 4 nieces and 5 nephews. Jean & Bill were members of Shively Baptist Church for 52 years. “We want to thank all of our Church family and wonderful neighbors who treated us like family”. Jean’s funeral will be held at Owen Funeral Home on Wdnesday October 16, 2024 at 1:00pm with visitation Wednesday October 16, 2024 from 10:00am til 1:00pm at the funeral home. Jean will be interred in eternal rest by her beloved husband Bill in Cave Hill Cemetery. “Thank you Jesus, we are on the road again, together forever”.

Eva Jean Miller

April 23, 1923 - October 10, 2024