Phyllis D.( Kibby) Miller, age 89, a longtime resident of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away on Thursday May 28, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. Phyllis was born July 22, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio to Clara (Staugler) Kibby and Leonard Kibby, who preceded her in death.
Phyllis was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Jack Thorton Miller, whom she married on June 28,1952, on December 30, 2015.
Phyllis is survived by; daughter Cindy Carter (Larry ); son Mitch Miller (Gail ); and daughter Cherie Mesker (Dr. Dennis Mesker); sister Janice (Kibby) Lute; granddaughter Kelly Carter, grandsons Adam Mesker, Jeremy Mesker, Luke Mesker, Noah Mesker and great grandson Carter Sands.
Phyllis lived a very religious life. She loved to pray the rosary in the backyard by her Mary statue every day for all of her children, grandchildren and great grandson , who she loved very much. She babysat for many of her grandchildren, so her daughters could teach school. She and her late husband were founding members of St. Helen Catholic Church.
Phyllis love camping and traveling in their motor home and sports. She was an avid Cincinnati Reds, Dayton Flyers and Ohio State Buckeyes fan and was very knowledgeable about all of these teams.
Phyllis loved to watch the birds outside her windows and visit the bird feeder, which she would fill faithfully.
Above all, one of her best traits was her willingness to listen to anyone who would call her on the phone, and many did. Her kind patient words were always appreciated and she will be greatly missed by many.
A walk through social distancing visitation for Phyllis will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2020 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Tobias Funeral Home, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio. A private family service will be held. Interment will be on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Calvary Cemetery, Kettering, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Phyllis' memory may be made to St. Helen Catholic Church, 5100 Burkhardt Road, Riverside, Ohio 45431 or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com for the Miller family.
