Constance Lucille 'Connie' Miller, age 106, of Oelrichs, SD, passed away on January 15, 2016, at Crestview Care Center in Chadron, NE.

Connie was born December 28, 1909, the oldest child of Fred and Annie (Williams) Johansen, in Hay Springs, NE. She graduated from Hay Springs High School, in 1927, received a Teacher's Certificate from Chadron Normal (CSC) and taught country schools for a total of 12 years. Connie married, William (Bill) Miller, August 21, 1932. They lived north of Chadron, NE, where their three children were born. In 1943 they moved to a ranch/farm in western South Dakota where they raised sheep and cattle. Connie was active in the Oelrichs Methodist Church, as a member and Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the Lonewell Extension Club. Connie loved gardening and bird watching.

Connie is survived by daughters, Anna Marie (Ray) Maynard, of Hampshire, Il; Jean Agee, of Worland, WY; son, William (Sharon) Miller, of Oelrichs, SD; eight grandsons, seven great grandchildren; sisters, Madge Dogger, of Palm Springs, CA; Norma (Ken) Patton, Casper, WY; and many nieces and nephews.

Connie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, Fred; Ferd; Ellis; Horace, Willard; sister, Thelma Carter; son-in-law, Cliff Agee and great grandson, Ryan Maynard.

Memorial services will be held, 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2016, at the Prairie View United Methodist Church, with Dr. J. Edwin Coates officiating.

Memorial has been established in Connie's name to benefit the Prairie View United Methodist Church, PO BOX 143, Oelriches,SD, 57763, or a charity of the donor's choice.