Doris E Miller

Doris England Miller, 94, of Nevada, MO passed away on August 2, 2025. She was born to “Tex” and Blanche England on March 9, 1931 in Overland Park, KS, along with her twin sister, Deloris England. Doris grew up trick riding and trick roping in the Clyde Miller Rodeo Company, along with two of her sisters, Deloris and Betty. Their act was known as the England Sisters. They traveled with the rodeo throughout the US. The Clyde Miller Rodeo is where she met her future husband, Maynard Miller, whose parents owned the rodeo. Maynard was involved in many aspects of the rodeo business. On August 30, 1950 Doris and Maynard were married on horseback during the rodeo in Ottawa, KS. Their life together entailed farming and ranching until they owned and operated Miller’s Dari Drive Inn in Rich Hill, MO for 13 years. Doris’ management skills were instrumental in the success of the business. Doris was a staunch supporter of her husband and traveled the midwest with him during his saddle sales career. Their retirement years were enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren, especially at their cabin along the banks of a river. Doris loved wild flowers and had an outstanding flower garden overlooking the water. She enjoyed picnics, cooking over the open fire, feeding the birds and enjoying nature from daybreak to darkness. She is survived by her daughters, Melinda Gates (Bill) of Nevada, Jan Reed (Denny) of Rich Hill, Joy Tudor (Jack) of Nevada and Vickie Robinson of St Louis; six grandchildren, Tyson Beshore (Kristy) of Nevada, Tiffany Myers (Tom) of Pittsburg, KS, Derek Reed (Maureen) of Lee’s Summit, Dane Reed (Danielle) of Lee’s Summit, Wes Osbourn of Miami, FL and Jill Barrett (Seth) of Nevada; nine great grandchildren, Calli and Cade Beshore, Logan and Addy Myers, Charlie and Lanie Reed, Jocelyn and James Reed and River Barrett, her brother-in-law, Mark Miller (Harva) of Nevada and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved four legged pal, Buster, the beagle. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 71 years, Maynard Miller, her parents, her siblings and spouses; JW England (Alice), Irene Klink (Francis), Betty Grider (Jack), Deloris Killgore (Ray) and several sisters and brothers in law; Clyde W Miller (Jean), Maxine Ruesink (Gordon), and granddaughter, Kelly Reed. Doris will be cremated and there will be no services, per her request. The family asks that you honor Doris’ memory by sharing time and laughter with your loved ones or planting a flower in her memory.

Doris E Miller

March 9, 1931 - August 2, 2025