Miller , Jean Ellen, entered into heaven on August 11, 2007 after a brave, long battle with brain cancer. She was 76 years old. The oldest of 5 children, Jean was born in Sedalia, Missouri on December 19, 1930 to Ted and Marie (Heth) Bolles, and was raised in Kenmore, New York. Jean married the love of her life, Bob Miller, and they raised eight children in Niagara Falls, New York. Jean and Bob, along with their three youngest, relocated to North Lauderdale, Florida in 1978. Before retiring, Jean worked for Bendix Avionics, later known as Honeywell Aerospace. After retiring, Jean and Bob moved to The Villages in central Florida in 2002. Until her illness at age 75, Jean was an avid athlete with a passion for volleyball, playing almost every day. She sharpened her mind daily playing word games like Scrabble, Jeopardy, and crossword puzzles, as well as competing in all types of card games. She enjoyed a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and activities. Jean was a devout Catholic and a generous, charitable giver. Jean is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert J. Miller; 8 children: David Miller, Shirley Miller, Michael Miller, Steven Miller, James Miller, Linda Maio, Douglas Miller and Lisa DeCarlo; 12 grandchildren; 3 great- grandchildren; sister, Joanne Nichter (Florida); brother, Don Bolles (California); 7 nephews and 1 niece. Jean was predeceased by her two youngest siblings, Cindi and Ted Bolles, and 1 nephew. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday August 14 from 7 to 9 PM. A Requiem Mass will be held Wednesday 10 AM at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 1400 S. State Rd. 7, N. Lauderdale, 954-971-5400. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. There will be a church hall reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Marion County, (352) 307-3417 or Hospice of Lake & Sumter, (352) 343-1341. Arrangements by Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center 1 N. State Rd. 7 Margate, FL 33063 954 972-7340