Barbara J. Miller Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara J. Miller, age 88, of Herrin, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 8:15 p.m. at Manor Court in Carbondale. Barbara was born on April 28, 1934 in Walnut Hill, Illinois, a daughter of Fred A. and Opal Vera (Atchison) Timmons. She first married Lyle Kane and to this union two children were born; Michael Kane and LuAnn (Kane) McKnight. He preceded her in death. She later married Glen Neal Miller and to this union two more children were born; Tina (Miller) Pierce and Vicki Miller. He also preceded her in death. Barbara worked for the Continental Newspaper in Centralia. She enjoyed arts and crafting, sewing and especially painting, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Vicki Miller of Herrin; four grandchildren, Tiffany Pierce of Marion, Sumar Kane of Herrin, Travis (Angela) Pierce of Murphysboro and Charsi Kane of Herrin; a sister, Lora Timmons of Centralia; and numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Lyle Kane and Glen Miller; three children, Michael Kane, LuAnn McKnight and Tina Pierce. Funeral services will be held at Crain Funeral Home – Egyptian Chapel in Energy on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Ralph Brandon officiating. Entombment will follow in Egyptian Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Crain Funeral Home – Egyptian Chapel in Energy has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Barbara J. Miller

April 28, 1934 - June 27, 2022