Frances "Paddle" Miller passed away peacefully on February 27, 2022 with her children by her side.

She was born on May 13, 1921 in Terre Haute to Louise and Harry Rowe.

Paddle was a 1939 Wiley High School graduate where she made lifelong friendships. She attended Indiana Business College and one of her first jobs was at the Terre Haute Brewing Company as an executive secretary to the President.  During the war, she worked as an executive secretary for the president at the Newport Army Ammunition plant.  She was involved in many community clubs, including the Terre Haute Symphony, Swope Art League, Women's Department Club and the Sycamore Club.  Frances was a den mother and belonged to both the Saint Margaret Mary, Schulte High School and IU-ATO mothers clubs.  She was on the planning committee for the construction of the current St Margaret Mary's Church where she was a parishioner for many years and at St. Benedicts prior to her move to Georgia. She along with two friends opened the Bridal Cottage where they helped many brides find their perfect dress.

She married Daniel C. Burke in 1942.  Sadly, he was killed in action in Germany and she was left to raise their son, Daniel C. Burke, III.  After the war she married Lawrence A Denning, Jr and together they raised 5 children before his untimely death in 1975 to ALS.  Through good friends, Bill and Effie Giffel she was introduced to Howard Miller and they were married and enjoyed 22 years together before his death in 2002.

Frances was predeceased by her parents, Harry Rowe and Louise Knadler Rowe, her sister and brother, Margaret Thompson and Robert Rowe, and her husbands, Daniel C Burke, Lawrence Denning and Howard Miller and her beloved golden retriever Barney and orange tabby Fred.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Daniel Burke Denning (Candace), Dr. Larry Denning (Miriam), Teresa Harden (John), Denise Cardoza (Greg) and Deb Shattuck (Mike).

Her legacy continues with her Grandchildren:  Jill Harden, Jessica Denning Kelly(Matt) Mychal Nation, John Lawrence Harden, Adrianne Denning(Chris)  Katie Shattuck Wilson (Lawton), Casey Denning(Emily) Burke Denning and Emily Shattuck and her Great-Grandchildren:  Caden Nation, Audrey and Dylan Kelly, Harper Rowe, Margaret Louise and Lawton Hayes Wilson and Magnolia Leach.  They loved their GiGi dearly! She is also survived by her Sister-in-law, Marge Rowe, nieces Beth Carlson, Geralyn Hanson, nephews, Mike Rowe and Steve Rowe as well as her feline companion her "Gingersnap".

Visitation will be Monday, March 7, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm in St. Benedicts Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial at 12:05pm.  Father Cyprian Uline, officiating.

Immediately following burial at Highland Lawn Cemetery, the family will gather at St. Benedicts Hellmann Hall, to celebrate this remarkable woman.  Friends are welcome.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Schuld and the compassionate caregivers Peggy and Colleen as well as the wonderful care provided by Mallory with Kindred Care Hospice of Atlanta.

Charitable donations in her memory can be made to the ALS Association, Indiana Chapter,9449 Priority Way West Dr, Suite 130, Indianapolis,In 46240 , Terre Haute Humane Society, the Terre Haute Symphony or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences can be made at: www.samaritanfunerals.com