Virginia Frances Miller, 82, of Richmond, died Friday, March 24, 2023, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Virginia was born on February 11, 1941, on the family farm near Hardin, the daughter of Welmon Otto and Elizabeth Annabel (Frazer) Letzig.  She was united in marriage to Donald F. Miller of Norborne on September 11, 1960; he preceded her in death on August 29, 2014.

Survivors include: daughter, Vicki (Danny) Johnson of Hardin; two grandchildren: Mindi (Aaron) Crook and Travis (Jessica) Johnson; 4 great-grandchildren: Abram Crook, Makson Crook, Kyndal Johnson and Owen Johnson; one brother, Frazer (Patricia) Letzig of Richmond, one sister, Barbara (Mike) Nolker of Richmond.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Jeffrey Don Miller.

Virginia was reared and educated in the area of her birth and graduated in 1959 from Hardin High School. After high school, she attended House of Heavilin Beauty College in Kansas City.  Virginia was a farm spouse, raising her family and helping her husband on the farm.  She was a bus driver for the Norborne School District for many years.  She had worked for Main Street Floral and then Linda's Floral in Richmond.  They moved from Norborne to their current residence in 1980. Virginia was a member of the Hardin United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed sewing, going out to eat with her friends, shopping, traveling, and spending time with her grandkids.  She liked cats - some of the time and was also known as the family's sharp shooter.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either Hardin FFA or Hardin United Methodist Church.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Thurman Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Fairhaven Cemetery, Norborne. Please share your memories of Virginia with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .