Beverly May Miller

Beverly May Miller, 89, of Alma, Kansas, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at the St. Marys Manor. She was a life-long resident of the Alma community.

 Bev was born September 22, 1934, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Frederick and Alvine (Amburst) Arand. She attended local grade schools and graduated from Alma High School in 1952. She married Donald G. Miller on January 24, 1953, at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. They shared their lives together, raising their family and working their farm for fifty-five years before moving to Alma. Don preceded her in death on June 13, 2012.

 Bev loved flowers and arranging them. She owned and operated Beverly's Flowers in Alma for ten years. She also worked as a clerk for the Wabaunsee County Court. She enjoyed tending her garden, quilting, crocheting, and sharing the farm work with Don. Bev was a member of the Spring Creek Community Club and St. John Lutheran Church. Her family was very special to her, and she loved attending all the activities of her grandchildren.

 Bev is survived by her daughters: Donna Kaberline (Steve), Topeka, and Jan Michaelis, Alma; her grandchildren, Carrie Kaberline, Karen Kaberline, Keith Kaberline, Trevor Michaelis, Cody Michaelis (Tammy), Amanda Michaelis and Brandy Bass (David); and her great-grandchildren; Addyson, Jordy, Phoenix, Calyn, Brandt, Rogan, Bo, Ava, Bronson, Hunter, Lance and Tiffany (James). Great Great-Grandchildren Paisley, Piper, Paxton and another due in February. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son, David Miller, her son-in-law, Rick Michaelis, her sister Lois Ann Mick and infant sister, Sandy. 

A private graveside inurnment in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in McFarland will be held at a later time. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Marys Manor or Elara Caring Hospice, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.