Veronica Miller Obituary

Age - 47

October 6, 2023

Ames, IA

Obituary Veronica Ann Miller born and resided in Des Moines, Iowa on March 5, 1976, age 47 passed peacefully on September 26, 2023 after a courageous battle with an infection at MercyOne Hospital with family by her side. Veronica was a loving daughter, sister, niece and friend. She was a fun loving full of life woman. She was a gifted writer and enjoyed her video games. She loved movies, music, talking to her friends online, telling stories, and being with her family. Veronica is survived by her mother, Paula Baker, brother, Jake Baker and her step-father, John Baker all of Des Moines Iowa, and her beloved fur babies. She was preceded in death by her baby brother, T. J, her grandmother, Louis Gardner, and grandparents, Isabella and Orval Miller. The family would like to thank the staff at MercyOne Hospital. Also Thank you to Ouellettes Funeral Home. Memorial Service is set for March 5, 2024. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Veronica Ann Miller, please visit our floral store. Read More

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