GLADOLIA MILLER

SPENCERVILLE — Gladolia Elmira (Dody) Hahn Miller went home to be with the Lord at 7:18 am on December 21, 2014 at Shawnee Manor where she had resided for the last 2 years.

Dody was born on November 17, 1914 in West Milton Ohio to her beloved parents, Raymond G.and Mayme P. McGahan Hahn who preceded her in death. She married the late Walter L Miller on January 19, 1939. A devoted and loving husband, he departed much too soon on April 14, 1977.

Survivors include two daughters, RaDonna Mulholland of Lima and Kathleen (Kathy) (Tom) Byrne of Shawnee. Five grandchildren, Steven (Jennifer) Schwartz of Shawnee, Melanie (Andy) Heitzman of Blanchester, Barbara (Greg) Fett of Lima, Rhonda Mulholland of Lima and Todd Mulholland of Indiana. Nine great-grandchildren, Stephanie (Steve) Rose, Megan Schwartz, Sommer Schwartz, Miranda Schwartz, Audrey Heitzman, Logan Heitzman, Mikayla Howe, Marissa Howe and Lindsay Mulholland. Two step-grandchildren, Steve Byrne and Debbie Byrne Williams of Westerville. Three step great grandchildren, Jacob Liddle and Kyle and Kayti Williams. Five great-great grandchildren; Hunter, Reagan and Heidi Rose and 3 other great-great Grandchildren. One sister-in-law, Jesslyn (Ray) Davies Hahn, two nieces; Nancy (Keith) Armour and Sherry (Hank)Landwehr, two nephews Mike Miller and John Hahn. And a very special caring friend, Stacy Louth.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Carl and Raymond Hahn and a great granddaughter Ashley Howe.

She graduated from Spencerville High School in 1932. She attended Lima Business College. While attending there, she was hired as Deputy Clerk in the Allen County Sheriffs' Office where she used her stenographic skills. She later attended Northwestern Business College.

Dody retired in 1989 from the Spencerville School District after 31 years of service as a secretary to the High School students, Administration and Board of Education. During her tenure at Spencerville Schools, she was inducted as an Honorary member of the National Honor Society and an Honorary member of the FFA organization. The 1966 Spencerville High School Echoes Yearbook was dedicated to Dody, "whose kindness and cooperation have made the lives of the students in Spencerville High School much happier." In 1995, she was honored as an "Outstanding Alumni" by the Spencerville High School Alumni Association.

After her retirement she volunteered at St. Rita's Hospital. She was a lifetime member of the Spencerville United Church of Christ and a member of the Women's Fellowship there. She was a member of the Spencerville #130 Eastern Star receiving her 50 year pin in 1999 from a longtime friend, Janice Grassele. She was an avid reader, always interested in current national events. She prayed faithfully for her family and friends and the security of our nation. She was a gracious lady, a loving mother, grandmother, great-Grandmother and great-great grandmother who was always interested in her family and proud of their accomplishments. She was privileged to live and enjoy five generations.

Dody's family would like to express their deep gratitude for the love and care shown to Dody while she resided at Outlook Pointe/Elmcroft Assisted Living, Primrose Retirement Community and Shawnee Manor.

Funeral services will be held at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville on Tuesday December 23.

Friends and Family may call from 11am-3pm with funeral services beginning at 3pm. Michael Cassidy of Spencerville United Church of Christ will officiate.

Burial will follow at Spencerville Cemetery.

Online Condolences may be expressed a tbayliif@woh.rr.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Christ.