In Remembrance Of
Sylvia Miller
Sylvia Jane Miller, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in rural Platte County on September 28, 2026 surrounded by family.
She was born on December 28, 1931, on the family farm to Joseph B. Miller and Lillie (Yates) Miller. Both of her parents preceded her in death as well as her brothers Joe Lewis, Bill, Dan and John Miller. She is survived by her sister Mary Morrow and husband Ferrel, sister-in-law Linda Miller, and sister-in-law Linda Buchan (Erik). Additional survivors include her husband Kenneth R. Miller and daughters Paula J. Roberts (Steve) and Jill A. Fain (Tim). She leaves behind six grandchildren Derek Roberts (Lisa), Brett Roberts (Brooke), Lucian Fain (Jen), Elena Schultz (Rob), Jacob Fain and Samuel Fain; ten great-grandchildren Taylor, Pierce, Cade, Reid, Jackson, Leo, Layla, Ryder, Easton, and Raelyn; as well as numerous, nieces and nephews and their families.
Sylvia attended Franklin School from grade one to eight. She attended Smithville High School and graduated in 1950. Sylvia began her career as a lab and X-Ray Technician, working at Spelman Hospital in Smithville, MO. After the birth of her girls, she was the bookkeeper for Anderson Oil Company. Years later, Sylvia served on the board of the Platte County Senior Housing and later took on the role as President of the Housing Association. She also devoted many hours to the Platte County Archives searching genealogy records. Her efforts were rewarded in 2024 as she received the Betty Soper Award for the Platte County Historical Society. She loved all types of music. She and Ken were avid supporters of Union Mill Opry and Clines Opry. She loved watching her Kansas City Chiefs!
For 94 years she gave love freely, and left an imprint on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her home was her sanctuary, her family was her greatest blessing and her love was the thread that held generations together.
“I was the best friend you ever had once I was your friend” – Sylvia
There will be no service at the funeral home- There will be a Visitation from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1st at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville.
Family graveside will be at Lutes Cemetery, Platte City, MO.
Donations may be made in Sylvia’s memory to the Platte County Historical Society.
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Service Details
Lutes Cemetery, Platte City, MO.
12:30-2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1st at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville.
There will be no service at the funeral home
Comments & condolences
10 comments
Cheryl Boydston
May words of comfort and strength be with you Kenny and family during this difficult period.
Anne Hull
What a gift it was to share Maple Drive with your family! All our parents were totally committed to ” the kids of Maple Drive”! I don’t know anyone who had the neighbors travel hundreds of miles to take a neighbor kid to college, but myself! I’ll always have loving memories of your family. Sylvia was a special person.
Tauy Scott
My sincere condolences to her family. She was always kind and genuinely sweet; and I will always treasure my memories of her.
Debbie Faudere
Sylvia was a beautiful lady. She made everyone she met feel special. Condolences to Kenny, Paula, Jill and the entire family. She will be missed by a ton of people. Paula and Jill., I pray your memories of how much she loved you and your families will help you through this very difficult time. Love you both.
Juanita Farr
So very sorry to hear of Sylvia passing.
Very sweet lady. Hugs and prayers to the family.
Nancy Woods
so glad we knew and loved Sylvia. She was a blessing to all
Homer Williams
I am very sorry to hear of Sylvia passing. My whole family thought very highly of her and her friendly nature. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Eloise Glaspie
I have read that ‘Life is not about how you weather the storm, it is about how you dance in the rain!’. Sylvia danced beautifully in the rain. I was honored to be her friend for over 50 years. She found joy in the simple things of life – like her garden. And she spread that joy throughout her world with her smile and her laughter. She bragged on and on about her kids, grandkids and great great grandkids leaving them a beautiful legacy of love. I am grateful to her soulmate Ken, for always supporting her and her goals and bringing such love and peace to her life. There will never be another Sylvia Miller.
Lawrence and Mary Jackson family
This is extremely sad news for our family. What a lady. Beautiful on the outside and beautiful on the inside. Kind and caring and always a lot of fun. She and Kenny are long time friends. We have had many good and fun visits through the years. She will be truly missed. Our prayers to Kenny and the rest of her wonderful family.
Valerie Helm (Woods)
Sylvia was a lovely, loving lady. She always remembered birthdays. She would call and check in with us. I will miss her. Our condolences to her family.