Francis M. Miller Leffler

Francis M. Miller Leffler, 102, of Texas, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Advance Rehab in Wichita Falls, Texas.

She was born on December 29, 1921, in Rush County, Indiana, to Harry and Hetty (Orem) Tucker.

Francis graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1939. After marrying, she devoted herself to the demanding work of running a farm alongside her family. Later, she went on to work for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company for 10 years. A dedicated member of the First Baptist Church, Francis found joy in gardening and lawn work. Above all, she loved crafting and sewing, always making time for her passion.

She married Donald Miller on November 21, 1940, and they shared many years together until his passing on October 19, 1973. She later married William Leffler on April 11, 1987, and they were together until his death on August 14, 2003.

Francis is survived by her daughters, Donnarita Haley, Gwendolyn Kirk, Marjorie Dailey, and Melody Bedwell; her stepdaughter, Pamela Heck; her stepsons, Kerry Leffler and Jim Leffler; her daughter-in-law, Lourdes Lorenz-Miller; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her daughters, Cheryl Howell and Mary Francis (Franny) Lorenz-Miller; her twin sisters, Louise Meek and Jeanette Randal; and one grandchild.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to Noon at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at Noon at the funeral home, with her grandson Rev. George Howell officiating. Burial will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Francis's family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Shelby County, 31 Public Square, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.