Nellie Elizabeth Miller

Nellie Elizabeth “Liz” Miller, 94, of Shelbyville, IL passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 in Shelbyville Manor. She was born December 17, 1931 in Squaw Township, Iowa, daughter of the late Glen & Alice Mae (Fritz) Witt. Elizabeth married Clinton G. Miller on September 1, 1953 in Denver, CO. He preceded her in death on January 22, 2001.
Liz worked at Mallory’s in Pana and was also a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Pana and then transferred her membership to the church in Shelbyville, upon moving to that area. Liz loved traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the most loving person and the best mom!
Liz is survived by her children: Clinton Miller, Jr., Tower Hill, IL; Leroy (Cindy) Miller, Assumption, IL; Karen (David) Goodwin, Pana, IL; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and brothers: Larry (Anita) Witt & Jerry Witt. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; children: Marilyn Wardall & Gailyn “Gus” Miller; grandson, Randy Lee Miller and siblings: Doris Miller & Loren Witt.
Funeral services for Liz will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with Doug Cyrus officiating. Burial will be Friday following the service at 4:00 p.m. in Beecher City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial in Liz’s honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.