Ruth Nell Miller

Graveside services for Ruth Nell Miller, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Dec. 9, 2022 at Restland Cemetery in Boswell. Ruth passed away Dec. 6, 2022, at the age of 87.

Ruth Nell Miller was born on May 29, 1935, in Boswell, the daughter of James Edward Gilbreath and Anna Mae Jones Gilbreath. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernest Lee Miller and brother, Edward Leo Gilbreath.

Ruth was a military spouse and lived in San Diego, Calif., for many years where her beloved husband, Ernest, was stationed. She worked as a secretary in the military offices during their time in California. Ruth was a very talented artist and loved to paint and draw. Ruth and Ernest also owned a restaurant in Antlers, Okla. for a few years. Later in life she taught art classes at McLeod Honor Farm and to students of the Boswell Public Schools. Ruth loved telling stories and never met a stranger. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Ruth is survived by her sons: Thomas Miller and wife of Pensacola, Fla., and Robert Miller and wife of Oklahoma City; daughter, Freida Wall and husband of Boswell; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Thommy Gilbraeth of Durant, Okla., along with many other friends and family.

Bro. Johnny Corgill officiated the service, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.