Carol Miller (85) of Altamont

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Published on September 26 2021 4:16 am

Carol Marlene Miller 85 years old, of Altamont passed away peacefully early Wednesday evening September 22, 2021 at 7:31 PM at the HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday Morning October 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Kull Funeral Chapel,Altamont with Mark W. McGinnis speaking. Visitation for family and friends will be conducted from 9:00 am - 11:00 am on Saturday October 2, 2021 at the Kull Funeral Chapel before the time of services. Christian Burial Rites will be conducted at Mason Cemetery immediately following the funeral service.

Carol was born into the Christian family one of three children of Kenneth and Mildred Shumaker Leith. She was born on July 19, 1936 in Mason, Illinois. Carol graduated from Effingham High School and furthered her education at Lakeland Junior College. Over the years Carol was employed by the Centralia Correctional Center, was most proud of being a telephone operator with the Effingham Exchange, Goers Motor Sales in Altamont, JTPA or Job Training Partnership Act, CEFS, and the Heartland Human Services in Effingham.

Carol spent her life in the local area as a home maker and raised a family of four children. She was presently a member of the New Hope Church in Effingham, Illinois, and previously other area churches. She loved all her children and grandchildren beyond measure. She especially enjoyed watching her children in athletic events and personal endeavors. She was always ready to support her family and her community. Carol also enjoyed volunteering at the Lutheran Care Center and the Cross in Effingham.

Carol is survived by her:Son: Michael Lee (wife, Leyra) Goers Palm Desert, California and their children: Thomas Lee Goers, Abigail Therese Goers;3-Daughters: Kristi Lynn (Brian) Lange Altamont, Illinois and their children: Katie Mariah Lange,Tyler Walker Lange;Karla Sue (Mark) McGinnis Altamont, Illinois and their sons: Jordan Wesley (Haley) McGinnis, Justin Ray (Destiny) McGinnis and their son Waylon Dean McGinnis; Kimberly Jo (Steven) Wilson Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas and their children: Claire Elizabeth (Books) Zimmerman, Stephen Shaw Wilson; Half Sister: Pam and her husband Jerry) Gilbert Bloomington, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Keith Russel Leith and Mildred Florence Shumaker-Leith-Like and her brother Donald Allen and wife Charlene Leith

Memorials may be directed to the Whoo Hoo Sisterhood, The Lutheran Care Center, and or the donor’s choice.

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