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Mary Ellen Miller

Born: May 3, 1921            Mason City, Nebraska Died: November 6, 2009   Lincoln, Nebraska Services: Wednesday, November 11,  2009 10:30 AM United Methodist Church, Ashland, Nebraska Interment  Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Nebraska Visitation: Tuesday, November 10,  2009 5:00-7:00 PM with Prayer Service at 7:00 PM  Marcy Chapel, Ashland,  NE Memorials: Ashland United Methodist Church

Mary Ellen Miller, 88, Lincoln, formerly Ashland, Nebraska died Friday (11-06-2009) at Tabitha Home in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mary Ellen was born on May 3, 1921 in Mason City, Nebraska to John Otto and Lucy Alice (Mathis) Erickson.  Her family moved to the Waverly, Nebraska area where she graduated in 1938. Mary Ellen attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for 2 years, and in  2003, Mary Ellen was  noted for her achievement graduating from Grace University in Omaha with an Associates Degree in Biblical Studies and Evangelism.

Mary Ellen was united in marriage to Victor A. Miller on June 20, 1943 at her parents home in Waverly.  She lived in several areas while Victor was in the service. Later, they moved north of Eagle to a farm, then to Murdock and finally to the Ashland area in 1948. Victor and Mary Ellen operated an insurance agency where she was an agent.  She retired from there in 1989.

She was an active member of the Ashland United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Friendly Neighbors Group and the Ashland Garden Club.   She held various offices at the church.   Mary Ellen was a former member of the Ashland Grange, Ashland Amateur Radio Club and was also an avid 4-H Leader. Over the years, she enjoyed crocheting, doing quilts and gardening.

Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband Victor A. Miller, sister Margaret Fleischmann, brother Russell Erickson and parents.

She is survived by her son and daughter in law Marvin (Cheryl) Miller, Bellevue; Daughters and sons in law Carol (Ross) McCall, Ashland; Debra (John) McNaught, Alvo, NE; Grandchildren Dawn (Scott)Wagner, Omaha; Kyle (Sarah) Miller, Omaha; Elizabeth McNaught, Bellevue; Anthony McNaught, Honolulu, HI.   Great Grandchildren Zachary, Joshua, Jacob, emily Wagner, Victoria McNaught and Kade Miller; nieces and nephews.