Rebecca Miller
Jupiter, FL |
Rebecca “Bekki” Jean Miller, 70, of Jupiter, Florida and St. Louis, Missouri passed away at 8:12 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Jupiter, FL after a two year battle with ovarian cancer.
She was born June 12, 1951, in East Alton, IL, the daughter of Harold Maynard Jr., and Ruth (Springs) Maynard of Granite City, IL. She is survived by her husband, Roger D. Miller whom she married on January 12, 1973. In addition to her beloved husband she is survived by her wonderful daughter and son-in-law Stephanie (Miller) Winslow and Marshall Winslow of Jupiter, FL, the lights of her life, granddaughters Cora and Lydia Winslow; sister Carol (Maynard) Lindsay of Granite City, IL; brother and sister-in-law Rev. Mark Maynard and Jill (Page) Maynard of Granite City, IL; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Philip and Wendy Miller of Granite City, IL, brother-in-law Gary Miller of Granite City; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Carolyn (Miller) Richard Freeman of Granite City, IL; brother-in-law Jeffery Miller of Granite City, IL; many nieces and nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her son, Zach Miller of St. Louis, MO; parents, Rev. Harold and Ruth Maynard and Elmer and Ruby Miller of Granite City, IL. and her brother-in-law, Roger “Jim” Lindsay.
In college, Bekki majored in Elementary Education and minored in Business. She graduated in three years from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. After graduation Bekki taught 4th and 5th grades for thirteen years. Bekki left teaching to join her husband Roger as Executive Vice President of their business Gateway Packaging Company which manufactured flexible packaging for human food and pet food. She and Roger operated the business together for nearly thirty years. Gateway was sold to private equity in 2010. At that time Bekki became the CEO of Flopak, another of their family businesses that manufactured and distributed packaging to the floral industry. Flopak was sold in 2016 at which time Bekki retired.
Bekki was an active participant in her church's children’s ministry, teaching Sunday School for over fifty years. She was an accomplished pianist, organist, and vocalist. She loved playing church hymns but delighted many friends and family with her ability to play big band and pop music.
She was engaged with various charities and extended kindness through the countless personalized cards she mailed to remind those around her that they were remembered and loved. Her tender heart and gentleness enabled her to win the hearts of all who knew her. Her selfless love was the fuel for her incredible hospitality. She loved being Grammy to Cora and Lydia. They were the delight and joy of her life.
Bekki will be remembered for her meek temperament and glowing smile.
In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Salem United Methodist Church, 1200 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131 on Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Friday, March 18, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Mark Maynard will officiate.
A funeral luncheon will follow the services at The Hilton St. Louis - Frontenac, 1335 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131 beginning at 11:45 am.
A private family burial will be at Sunset Hills Memorial Estates in Edwardsville, IL.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be sent to Spirit in the Sky Memorial Foundation. Please send memorial contributions to 6671 W. Indiantown Rd. Ste 50-220 Jupiter, FL 33458.
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home
