LORETTA JANE (BETZ) MILLER

Loretta Jane (Betz) Miller, 87, of Republic passed away on Feb. 12, 2025. She was born in Joplin, on Nov. 8, 1937; the daughter of Russell “Buck” and Mary (Murdock) Betz.
She attended school in Carl Junction.
She was a longtime member of Westside Christian Church.
She is survived by her children: Raymond (Gailean) Miller of Clever, Roger Miller of Republic, and Carlene (Tim) Thorson of Branson West; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren as well as other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Carl; brothers, Russell Leroy Betz and Robert (Bobby) Betz; and a son, Mike Miller.
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Lindsey Cemetery in Republic.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Meadors Funeral Home in Republic.