Shirley

Miller

Shirley J. Miller, 83, of North Vernon passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at her home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Terry Brammer will officiate. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Vernon Cemetery.

Shirley was born on November 13, 1942, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Ernest and Norma Bok Bonnet. She married Charles William "Bill" Miller on April 19, 1964. He survives.

Shirley graduated from North Vernon High School in the class of 1960. After graduation, she worked as a teller at the Union Bank & Trust Co. for thirty-five years until retiring.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she enjoyed sharing her time, talent, and treasure. She truly cherished the time she spent with her family. Countless hours were spent at schools and ball fields watching sporting events and activities. Holidays always brought so much joy to her. She also loved traveling the world with her husband, Bill, and friends they met along the way. Crocheting and reading kept her busy while at home on the slower easy days.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Charles William "Bill" Miller of North Vernon, daughters, Stacey (Brian) Tempest, Andi Whitehead (Richard Hanna), and Kristi (Brian) Sawyer, all of North Vernon; grandchildren, Brittany (Mark) Gaspar, Zachary Tempest, Tori (Eric) Wernke, Kassi (Michael) Richmer, Peyton Whitehead, Lane, Bret, Riley, and Ian Sawyer; great-grandchildren, Milo, Reece, and Everett.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Donald Bonnet; sister, Carol Ringer; son-in-law, James "Mike" Whitehead.

Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Our Hospice of Jennings County or First United Methodist Church.
Friends and family are invited to leave a message of condolence in Shirley's memory at www.sawyerfuneralservice.com.