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     Ruth Eleanor Edwards is the tie-in to the Hunter family from this tree of Edwards. After the death of her father, Ruth's family was split up with some of the siblings going to the Tennessee Industrial School and the two youngest staying with their mother. Ruth was at the Industrial School about 7 years and was adopted by Ward and Cleo (Hunter) Hessey. She was born circa 1922 at Paris, Henry County, Tennessee.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Able Edwards and Audie M. Brannon.^3,2 She was adopted between 1938 and 1940 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.^2,1,4 She married Lawrence W. E. Miller on 4 March 1941 at USA.² She died on 7 September 2010 at Moultrie County, Illinois.²
Ruth Miller
ALLENVILLE – After years of service, Ruth E. H. Miller on the afternoon of Sept. 7, 2010, was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior.

Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan.

A celebration of her life will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Highway Church of Christ, Sullivan, where she was an active member until the very end. Tax-deductible memorials can be made to Freed-Hardeman University, 158 E. Main St., Henderson TN 38340-9989 (memo check: L.W.E. and Ruth E. H. Miller Scholarship).

She was born to James and Audie Edwards, Paris, Tenn., and later adopted by Ward and Beulah Cleo Hessey, Nashville, Tenn. She graduated from Central High School and attended David Lipscomb University, both in Nashville, Tenn.

She was studying to be a concert pianist when she met her future husband. On March 4, 1941, she married Lawrence W. E. Miller, Sr. of Champaign.

She was preceded in death by her husband, L.W.E. Miller, Sr. and grandson, D. R. (Rick) L. Miller, Jr.

She is survived by a sister, Madline Butler of Nashville, Tenn; and two brothers, Bill Edwards of Waynesville, N.C., and Joe Edwards of Stuarts Draft, Va. Her children, Lawrence Wayne E. Miller, Jr. and his wife, Marilyn, D. Richard Leon Miller, Sr. and his wife Gloria, Carole L. R. Miller, N. Jo K. Miller, Kyia E. A. Miller and J E L. Miller were by her side when she quietly passed from this life to the next. She is survived by grandchildren, Sabrina Bolin and husband Roger, Jeff W. M. Miller of Norfolk, N.Y., Marinda M. G. Miller, Chris D. K. Miller and his wife Susan of Champaign and Chad E. M. Miller of Bryant, Ark. Great-grandchildren are Mitchell (Cari), Benjamin and Spencer of Springfield, Zackary, Nathan and Matthew of Champaign and Abby of Bryant, Ark; and great-great-granddaughter, Kali of Springfield. She was able to enjoy her 5th generation.

Mother survived many things in her life, but perhaps the most challenging was the massive stroke she suffered in July 2007. She worked very hard to recover and did a remarkable job. Each day with her was a joy and blessing to all who loved her. Each day was a gift from God. Mother needed nothing nor wanted anything material on this earth. However, she did hold dear the L.W.E. and Ruth E. H. Miller Scholarship established at Freed-Hardeman University to help high school graduates gain a Christian education. We were thankful the school honored her at their annual FHU Bible Lectureship in February 2008 with the announcement of their scholarship. If you desire, memorials may be given to that scholarship.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com.²

     Sue Elizabeth Edwards was born on 17 December 1916 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Roy Edwards and Sudie May Galloway.⁴ She married Robert Hamilton Milliken, son of Robert Harris Milliken and Francis Isabelle Ham, after 1930. She died on 4 July 2005 at Harris County, Texas, at age 88.² MILLIKEN, Sue E.

Sue E. Milliken born December 17, 1916, passed away July 4, 2005. Preceded in death by husband, Robert H. Milliken; daughters, Carolyn Taylor and Barbara Cullum. Survived by son, Richard Milliken and wife Marcy; daughter, Jerrie Allen; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Jenny Rasco; brothers, Bobby and Jack Edwards; and nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Friday, July 8, 2005, at Brookside Memorial Park.²

     Ulysses Edwards is the son of James Able Edwards and Elizabeth Adaline Wilson.¹

     William B. Edwards is the son of James Able Edwards and Audie M. Brannon.¹

     Georg Niels Peter Eichen married Karen Sofie Olsen before 1876.

     Julie Georgine Metha Marie Eichen was born on 6 March 1877 at Sundby, Copenhagen County, Zealand.¹ She was the daughter of Georg Niels Peter Eichen and Karen Sofie Olsen.¹ She married Johan Ferdinand Dammschneider, son of Carl Heinrich Albinius Dammschneider and Juline Henricke Olsen, on 8 May 1898 at Copenhagen, Copenhagen County, Zealand; (Sankt Jakobs Kirke or Saint Jacob's Church.)¹

     Mary S. Elder also went by the name of Polly.¹ She was born on 15 April 1814 at Clarke County, Georgia.¹ She married John Henry Starr, son of Benjamin Franklin Starr and Charlotte Pinkston, on 14 July 1831 at Georgia.¹ She died on 14 March 1864 at Georgia at age 49.¹

     Sally A. Elder married James D. Bow, son of James Clifford Bow and Sue Hoots, on 15 June 1990 at Marion County, Indiana.¹ She and James D. Bow were divorced in 1996.²

     Lynn Christine Eldred married Lewis Duncan Milliken, son of John Neely Milliken Sr. and Gilbertine Alicia Scott, on 17 June 1969 at Kentucky.¹

     Dorothy Alice Eldridge was born on 18 December 1896 at Winthrop, St. Lawrence County, New York.¹ She married Reuben Charles Aaron Hill on 5 November 1919 at Canton, Saint Lawrence County, New York.¹ She died on 22 June 1974 at Potsdam, Saint Lawrence County, New York, at age 77.¹