Ruth Elaine Miller

Former Hays resident, Ruth Elaine Miller, age 93, Stockton, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton.

She was born February 28, 1929, in Webster, the daughter of Charles J. and Eunice (Selby) McCormick.

She was a graduate of Webster High School, and on December 11, 1947, was united in marriage to Charles A. “Buck” Miller in Osborne. They were married over 45 years before he preceded her in death on April 5, 1993.

Ruth and her husband were residents of Oakley from 1961 until 1983 when they moved to Hays and owned and operated The Bridal Shop. In 2011, Ruth moved to Stockton. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hays, loved her volunteer work with Hospice and the ARC of Central Plains, and enjoyed sewing, clothing alterations, and traveling.

Survivors include her son Carl Miller and wife Janet of Gem; daughter Rachelle Miller of Salina; four grandchildren: Dustin Miller, Lindsey Herndon, Joel Shuler, and Brandon Conrad; eight great-grandchildren: Maggie Shuler, Elijah, Noah, Meredith, and Emma Herndon, Macy, Serenity, and Miles Shuler; and three great-great-grandchildren: Asher Shuler, William and Kristina Martin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles; and three sisters: Mabel Lowry, Neva Holcomb, and Beulah Waters.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street in Hays, with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating. Burial will follow in Stockton City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.  

In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are suggested to the ARC of Central Plains or to Hospice of HaysMed and can be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences and memories of Ruth may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com