Ella I. (Roots) Miller

Ella I. Miller, 96, of East Peoria, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.

Ella was born on April 21, 1925, in Black Rock, AR, a daughter of George William and Zona Mae (Ashlock) Roots. She married William Miller on May 21, 1946, in Lawrence County, AR. He preceded her in death on October 1, 2000, in Creve Coeur. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Ruby Mae Smith, Jessie Roberta Stockard, Barbara Pearl Roots and Maxine Stewart.

She is survived by her son, William D. (Neah) Miller of East Peoria; grandsons, Brent (Courtney) Miller of Washington and Blake (Haley Mosley-Miller) Miller of East Peoria; great grandchildren, Warren and Eleanor Miller; and various nieces and nephews.

Ella was a "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II working at Master and Planters. She then worked as a cook at Deluxe Café in Peoria. She volunteered for the Red Cross Food Pantry and was a member of First English Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ella's memory to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or Central Illinois Center for Aging.