Bonnie Jean Miller

July 30, 1934 ~ December 22, 2018

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Submitted by: TD

Born in Okemah, OK, to James Albert and Retha (Goodman) Farris, Bonnie passed in life 84 years later in Stroud, OK, her home of the past 60 years. In 1952, she married James Aron Miller. Together they raised three sons, Jimmy, Donald, and Bobby.

Along her pathway of life, Bonnie spent her working hours as a seamstress, a waitress, and then for over 50 years, became and remained a full partner with her husband shaping and molding a successful trucking enterprise. In a time that trucking was not known for its women in their role in the industry, Bonnie set the stage and paved the path for others to follow. During this time, she also was very active in both civic and professional organizations.

Of her many accomplishments regarding civic activities, she was a member of the Business and Professional Women and in 1995, was honored as the Professional Woman of the Year. She also devoted many years to the Miss Stroud Scholarship Pageant. Bonnie served over 11 years on the Board of the Stroud Hospital Authority lending her expertise to the growth and development of Stroud’s medical facility. This work, led to Bonnie’s recognition in 2015 as Stroud’s Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great – grandmother, Bonnie was also a willing teacher, mentor, supervisor, and friend. Her legacy will be remembered by many individuals that she has influenced through many years.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and five sisters. She is survived by her husband, James Miller of Stroud, sons Jim and (Patty) Miller of Stroud, Don and (Joanie) Miller of Stroud, and Bobby and (Karena) Miller of Tulsa. She is survived by grandchildren – Monica and (Mark) Neeley, Tyler Miller, Ashton and (Bob) Schoaps, Blake and (Lora-Shea) Miller, Makenna Miller, Brody Miller, and four step-grandchildren: Marcus, Travis, Richard, and Dillon. In addition, Bonnie is survived by fourteen great-grandchildren, one sister Geneva Holbrook of Bristow, and a brother, Jimmy Farris , also of Bristow.