DODGE CITY - Vera Lucille Sonday Miller Vera Lucille Sonday Miller, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Born on August 25, 1936, in Sharon Springs, Kansas to Vera Blanche Butler Sonday and Roy Edward Sonday. Vera's journey through life was marked by her indomitable spirit, boundless love, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

A woman of many talents, Vera kept her cosmetology license for an impressive 60 years sharing her expertise and passion for beauty as a teacher at the old college's beauty school. Her thirst for knowledge and self-improvement led her to earn an LPN degree from Dodge City Community College, further showcasing her resilience and dedication to personal growth. Vera's life was a tapestry of diverse roles—from a skilled mechanic to a nurturing Girl Scout leader, to the supportive wife of a farmer.

In 1959, she married Robert LaVern Collier, and together they welcomed three daughters: Carol, Debra, and Roberta. Though their paths later diverged, Vera's journey continued as she found love again with Donald E. Miller in 1992, who preceded her in death, as did her brother, LeRoy Joe Sonday and his wife Opal Sonday, Vera's dearest friend.

Vera's legacy is carried on by her daughters, Carol Collier and her companion Duane Hornbaker, Debra Olson and her husband Jeffrey Olson and Roberta Conley and her husband Wayne Conley; her brother, Kenneth Edward Sonday and his wife Cindy Sonday; her life was further enriched by her grandchildren: Nathaniel Council, Laura Council, Brooke Keyes, Kaleena Porter, Nickitta Moore, Tyrone Conley, Jazmin Grimaldo, Joy Olson, Mollie Olson and Hannah Winter; her great-grandchildren: Taryn Remigio, Dylan Council, Abigail Council, Leaf Council, Emma Council, Dana Swaney, Shelby Swaney, Kastyn Porter, Jasper Porter, Courtney Derixson, Kaitlyn Derixson, Sammy Derixson, Elijah Derixson, J'tihya Moore, Tah'daija Moore, Gianna DeLuca Conley, Crimson Moore, Aceton Moore, Stormy Conley, Zaebrea Moore, Skye Conley, Julián Grimaldo, and Jeovanni Grimaldo and numerous nieces and nephews.

Vera's life was a beacon of love, resilience, and service. She left an indelible mark on the hearts of those she touched, teaching us the value of perseverance, the beauty of caring for others, and the importance of living life with purpose and grace. As we bid farewell to Vera Lucille Sonday Miller, we celebrate her remarkable life and the countless memories she gave us. Her legacy will forever live in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her. Rest in peace, dear Vera. Your light will continue to shine in all of us.

Memorial service will be Monday, March 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City with Scott Tilley officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Bucklin, Kansas. There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to the Shriner's Hospital for Children in care of Minnis Mortuary, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.