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Elizabeth "Betty" Joan Miller

September 14, 1936 - October 10, 2024
Racine, WI

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Elizabeth “Betty” Joan Miller, age 88, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Timber Oaks in Union Grove with her caretakers by her side. They were her family and she truly appreciated all they did for her in her final days.

She was born and raised in Evanston, IL on September 14, 1936, daughter of the late James J. and Isabelle R. (Nee: Poole) Miller.

Betty was a graduate of New Trier High School and furthered her education at Ripon College majoring in Education. She started her teaching career in Whitewater eventually moving to Racine Unified, McKinney Middle School. Betty’s passion was education and helping others. She was very involved in the Racine Optimist Club as well as other local groups. She loved to golf, ski, read, and enjoyed the company of her friends. In her later years she made a point to travel to many countries. Betty truly enjoyed the different cultures and would share those stories of travel to anyone who would listen.

She leaves behind her nephew, David Wilson; her good friends, Marlyn Wescott and Amy Wallace. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister.

Per her requests no services will be held.