Louise M. Miller, 81, of Elvaston, passed away in her home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:30 AM.

Louise was born November 15, 1944, the daughter of Eugene and Frances (Corbin) Casey in Kirksville, Missouri. She attended school at East Center School, a one-room schoolhouse east of Kirksville and graduated from Kirksville High School. She was united in marriage to Danny Miller in Carthage on July 11, 1980. Louise enjoyed working in her garden and caring for her animals.

Louise is survived by her husband, Danny, of Elvaston; children, Danielle, Joey Russel, Albert Diekmann, Andy (Heather) Miller, Heath (Angela) Miller, Scott (Anna) Miller and a daughter by choice, Bertha (Doug) Lockhart; grandchildren, Joe, Cody, Brittney, Kirsten, Kaitlyn, Tommy, Logan, Ava, Zane, Alex, Kami, Ryliegh, Kynzie, Ethan, Aston and Ayden; great grandchildren, Eden, Bella, Eleanor and Rose; and three sisters, Genie, Donna and Pauline, all of the Kirksville area; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Her body was donated to science. Memorials may be directed to a local animal shelter of donor's choice. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.