Carrie Miller 1924-2020

Carrie Margaret Miller, 96, of Holton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 at Medicalodges Jackson County.

She was born Aug. 12, 1924, in Mayetta, the daughter of Rob and Sadie (Gibbons) Miller.

On May 7, 1958, her father passed away, and on June 10, 1969, her mother passed away, leaving Carrie alone. Carrie had “many heartaches and disappointments thru the years.” At that time, the only relatives were an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Brown of Wetmore, and cousins.

Carrie grew up east of Mayetta and attended Tutt School. In 1937, she moved west of Mayetta and graduated from Blandin School in 1942. On June 10, 1945, she was baptized and united with the Church of Christ, meeting in the Brewer schoolhouse. Later the church was discontinued and she transferred membership to Topeka Church of Christ, but due to distance she was seldom able to attend.

In January of 1954, Carrie went to work for Slimaker Dress Factory and worked until it closed in 1973. A Horton dress factory came to Holton and she worked for them until it closed in 1977. In October of 1977, she went to Topeka to work and retired in March of 1987 and moved back to Holton.

Carrie loved to do handwork and spent many hours doing for others who were first in her life.

Survivors include a foster nephew, Dennis Shea, and his wife and children; friend and caretaker, Curtis Goodman (Tina) and family; Martin and Anna Alvarez, their daughter Veronica, her dog PJ and numerous cousins near and far; and many dear friends.

She was also preceded in death by half-brother, Art Miller.

Private inurnment will be held at a later date at Netawaka Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

(PAID OBITUARY)