Donna Lee Miller

Donna Lee Miller, 82, of Howard passed away Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, at the Eureka Nursing Center in Eureka, Kansas. Donna was born on April 14th, 1941, in rural Elk County, the daughter of Herman and Ruby (Clifton) Harvey. Donna attended Union Center rural school and then Howard High School where she graduated in 1959. On February 4th, 1961 Donna married Robert N. Miller. They would eventually divorce in 1992 after 31 years of marriage. During the 1960's they resided in Winfield Ks where she worked for Benny & Smith Crayola and Mcgill's Restaurant. Donna returned to Howard in the early 1970's working at local restaurants until opening her own restaurant in Howard, Miller's Restaurant, in the mid 70's and into the early 80's. Donna and Robert eventually sold the restaurant and in 1981 purchased the Plaza Theatre and Grill in Howard operating it for several years. After nearly 30 years in the restaurant business Donna would move to Wichita Ks with her family in 1988, where she would be employed at Electromech Technologies. She retired from there in 2013 after 25 years of service. In retirement Donna would move back to Howard living across the street from her son Nick and spending her remaining years close to family and friends. Donna enjoyed making quilts for her family, going to casinos and reading. She enjoyed talking and visiting with her friends over coffee and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Donna is survived by: Son: Robert N. Miller Jr. and wife Christina of Howard, KS Grandchildren: Mycca Phillips and husband Christian Brec Miller Great Grandchild: Kyler Phillips Donna was preceded in death by her parents and ex-husband Robert N. Miller. Cremation has been requested with a Celebration of Life Service to be held on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorials have been suggested to the Shriners Hospital For Children and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, Kansas 67349

Donna Lee Miller

April 14, 1941 - July 4, 2023