Lillian Milliken
Age - 90
December 5, 2023
Lillian Joy Milliken, 90, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at the home of a friend, Helen Kaley, on December 3, 2023. Joy was born February 19, 1933 to Vernon P. and Elma Rainey Galloway of Saulsbury, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Milliken (January 16, 1988); her siblings - Mary Sybile Williams, Hazel Annette Brasfield, Gene Galloway, Earl Wayne Galloway, Leria Joyce Hawks (her twin sister) and Robert W. Fortune. She leaves one sister-in-law, Betty Fortune, and many nieces and nephews, who loved her dearly. After 42 years, Joy retired from Bergens Brunswit. She was an active member at Lydick United Methodist Church, lifetime member of Chain-O-Lakes Conservation Club, and American Legion 284 Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling, line dancing, playing cards, dominoes, puzzles, working with yarn and crocheting. Her mother passed away when the twins were born. The twins, Joy and Joyce, were adopted by Aunt Ruby and Uncle Bobby Fortune because of the care they needed. Joy brought so much joy and fun to everyone she met. She will be dearly missed. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Dr. South Bend, IN from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to: Lydick United Methodist Church, 26510 W. Edison Rd. South Bend, IN 46628. Online condolences may be left at www. kaniewski. com
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