Submitted by: Dan Rich

Victoria Rose Miller

Jan. 1, 1960 - Dec. 30, 1999

South Bend Tribune 1/1/2000

At 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, the angels came to take Victoria Rose Miller, 39, of Mishawaka, Ind., from the Hospice House. Vicki lost a hard fought battle with breast cancer.

She was born to the late Robert L. and Sharon Miller of South Bend, Ind., on Jan. 1, 1960, in South Bend. Vicki was a 1978 graduate of John Adams High School and in recent years, an employee of MCI World Com at National Steel. Vicki is survived by her mother, Sharon Miller of South Bend; a sister, Michelle Lallow of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two brothers, Mark Miller and Gregg Miller, both of Granger, Ind.; a brother-in-law, David Lallow of Fort Wayne; and by two sisters-in-law, Dana Miller and Suellen Miller, both of Granger. Along with her siblings and her mother are her many children (her nieces and nephews). Vicki treated them with just as much compassion and love as she would have for her own, Lindsey and Stephanie Miller of Granger, David, Michael, Joshua and John Lallow of Fort Wayne, and Sarah, Jordan and Brookie Miller of Granger. Vicki is also survived by her close friends, Inga Wright, Diane East, Julie Stalker and Brenda Inglebright and Debbie Simmons. She loved her friends very, very much and she cared for them with as much compassion as she did her own family.

Vicki had the type of soul that anyone would wish to possess. Her inward beauty added to her physical appearance to make her a stunning and radiant woman. In her short 39 years, she touched so many lives. Her legacy of love and kindness will be carried on through her children, family and friends. It is in her honor that we rejoice, for in heaven, where she is, she's partying like it's 1999.

"When I no more behold thee, think on me."

Friends may visit at McGann Funeral Home University Area Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Road, near Ironwood, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, where a wake service will be held at 4:30 p.m. The rite of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church of which she was a member. Rev. Barry C. England, pastor will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County.