She graduated from Bridgeport High School in May 1949 and in April of 1962, she married Eugene John Miller in Denver, Colorado.
She worked as an accountant in various jobs before going in to the car wash business with Eugene in the early 70s. Elna and Eugene owned as many as 27 self service car washes in Colorado and Nebraska from 1975-2015. She also served as the company customer service rep for over 40 years.
Elna loved playing golf and made 2 hole in ones. She also loved going skiing and to the theater.