Linda Etta (Milford) Miller, 82, of Olney, died June 15, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital. She was born May 19, 1939 in Richland County, a daughter of Ace J. and Thelma E. (Moore) Milford.  She attended local schools and graduated from East Richland High School in 1956.

While raising her family Linda was very active in the community.  She was a past Chairlady of the Richland County Democratic Central Committee, and served for three years on the County Board.  She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Olney; the Hospital Auxiliary Committee, and Beta Sigma Phi sorority.

Linda was involved for many years in dental and medical recordkeeping, and during the early 2000's was a senior member of the patient finance office at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California.

She is survived by three sons, James B. Miller, Jr. (Mary), of Palo Alto, California; Patrick A. Miller (Tami), of Fort Collins, Colorado; Matthew J. Miller (Gail), of Santa Cruz, California; and a daughter, Sara L. Miller-Acosta (Leo), of Chicago. She was fiercely proud of her children and adored her six grandchildren: Sam, Mary, Adela, Aidan, Jim and Jack.  She is also survived by her dear sister, Sharon VanFossen (Bob), of Lawrenceville; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and a sister.

A celebration of Linda's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 25 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, 205 East Elm Street, Olney.  In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, IL – June 16, 2021