Leah L. Miller, 71, of Vernon, passed away at 3:28 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, IN.

A funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service in North Vernon.  Rev. Troy Green will officiate.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Born August 5, 1944, in Wayne County, Indiana, Leah was the daughter of the late William and Marcia (Willis) Maxwell.  She graduated from Richmond High School in 1962, and married Jerry Wayne Miller in 1969.  He preceded her in death in February of 2003.

Leah worked as cook at Jennings County High School until her retirement in 1996.  She had also been employed as a cook at Muscatatuck State Developmental Center and St. Vincent Jennings Hospital.  Leah enjoyed crocheting, reading, her 1966 Mustang and spending time with her family.

Leah is survived by three sons, Jerrold (Connie) Miller of Vernon, John (Pam) Miller of Butlerville, and Joe (Linda) Miller of North Vernon; one brother, Clayton Maxwell of North Vernon; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Marcia Maxwell, her husband, Jerry Wayne Miller and one great-grandson, Robbie Anderson.

Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the Jennings County Youth Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.