Anna Mae “Binkie” Miller was born January 17, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA.
She was the daughter of George M. and Anna May (Beck) Gastiger. She was
a longtime Abilene and Solomon area resident. She passed away Monday,
October 25, 2021, at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina at the
age of 80.
On February 14, 1959, Binkie was united in marriage to James “Jim” Mack
Miller. Anna Mae was a homemaker and a member of the First Southern
Baptist Church in Abilene. She enjoyed embroidering and volunteered at
the Abilene Food Bank. She loved spending time with her grandchildren
and great grandchildren. Her greatest love was her faithful companion
Grassy (her dog).
What made her the most proud was seeing her children, grandchildren, and
great grandchildren grow up. Spending every minute with them made her
life worthwhile. She treasured her friends and her church family. She
enjoyed sitting on the front porch reading and embroidering. She loved
her country life. Her door was always open to friends and family.
Anna Mae is survived by her children Kathy Anne (Michael) McCulley of
Mesa, Arizona, Tammy Anne Billinger of Hays, Glenn Michael (Tanna)
Miller of Lyons, Mary Anne Miller resides overseas, 11 grandchildren
and 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
loving husband Jim on August 12, 1997, her son James “Jason” Miller in
1992, and her parents.
A celebration of life service for Binkie will be 10:30 am, Monday,
November 1, 2021, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Abilene with
Pastor Kirby Benisch officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, Disabled Veterans, or to St. Jude and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.