Cherished by four generations, Melba Jo Milliner was born Aug. 5, 1933, in Wabash County.

She became the wife of Morris E. Milliner on Nov. 2, 1951; he passed away July 21, 2011.

She is survived by her brother: Eddie (Hedy) Dyson; children: Kathy (Ric) Kilby, Barbara (Fred) Drye, Jane Parrett, and David (Marcia) Milliner, Wabash County; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband: Morris Milliner; son: Michael Milliner; grandson: Doug Drye; and son-in-law: Lonnie Parrett.

Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, is handling arrangements.