Valarie Ann Millinder, 57, Enjoyed caring for her home, animals, collecting Elivs memorabilia, and teddy bears
Valarie Ann Millinder, age 57, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2003 in her home after a lengthy illness. She was born Oct 8, 1945 in Fairview Park, living in the Lorain County area most of her life.She was a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints in Eaton Township for many years. She was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family home, teddy bears, garage sales, collecting Elvis memorabilia, and her many animals at home. She was also a life member of the Amvets Auxiliary Post #32 in Elyria.
She is survived by a son, Fernie J. Millinder III of Elyria, her mother Louise Patchin of Eaton Township, Ohio, 4 sisters: Sheila Shaffer of Eaton Township, Ohio Dawn Roig of Elyria, Ohio, Lois Sayers of Elyria, Ohio and Cindy Wilkens of Eaton Township, Ohio, a brother Wayne Patchin of Eaton Township, Ohio and many nieces and nephews.
She is proceeded in death by her father Orie Patchin, and brother Russell (Butch) Patchin.
Friends may call in the Blackburn Funeral Home 1021 Main St. Grafton, Friday, July 11, 2003 from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Services will be held with Bishop Clint Littlefield pastor of the Church of Latter Day Saints in Eaton Township officiating. Burial will be in Butternut Ridge Cemetery in Eaton Township