Marilyn Maize Millan

FuneralWednesday May 30, 20121:00 pmFirst Christian Church (Bowling Green)VisitationTuesday May 29, 20124:00 pm - 8:00 pmMudd-Veach Funeral Home (Bowling Green)Marilyn Joan Maize Millan joined her personal savior on May 26, 2012 at 8 a.m. after a long battle with cancer. Marilyn was born on January 7, 1937 on the family farm near Pattonsburg, Harrison County, Missouri. Her parents, both now deceased, were Glen W. and Alpha G. Maize. She married James Millan on June 19,1960 in Bethany, Missouri at the First Christian Church. He preceded her in death in 1996. Their union blessed them with three children. They are Mary E. Millan-Bowling Green, Rebecca A. (Edward A.) Glenn-Bowling Green, and James C. (Melissa L.) Millan-Hannibal. They all survive. Marilyn was very proud of her grandchildren that include: Anne E. (Jason K.) Shinn, Catherine M. Millan, Reid A. Glenn, Adam J. Millan, and George W. Glenn. A brother, George W. (Vesta) Maize, of Denver, Colorado also survives. She was fortunate to have a large extended family with many surviving members. Marilyn enjoyed growing up in Northwest Missouri on Happy Valley Farm. Her family primarily raised row crops, hogs, cattle, and sheep. She was active in 4-H Club as a youth. She was proud to show her lambs at competitions, shows and fairs. After graduation from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, she moved to Bowling Green. After a year in the classroom, she became engaged to and married Jim Millan. They made their home in Bowling Green where Jim practiced law with the firm of McIlroy & Millan and she was a home maker. She loved to travel, play bridge and be with her family. She especially enjoyed attending the activities of her grandchildren. Marilyn was a very Christian, kind, caring and compassionate woman. Marilyn was active in many organizations. She was a member of First Christian Church in Bowling Green as a former Sunday school teacher, elder, deacon and board member; Heir Study Club; Daughters of the American Revolution; P.E.O. Sisterhood; Champ Clark-Honeyshuck board; Girl Scout leader; and the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She was also Bowling Green Citizen of the Year. For several years she loved to sing with the Heir Study singers. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Mudd-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green from 4-8 p.m. The funeral will be at the First Christian Church in Bowling Green on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 1 p.m. Graveside internment will be at 4 p.m. at the Columbia City Cemetery in Columbia, Missouri. Those serving as pallbearers are John McIlroy Jr., Bill McIlroy, Reid Glenn, Adam Millan, George Glenn, Jason Shinn, Ted Glenn and Matt Hood. Honorary pallbearers are Ed Lawson, Frank Fanning, Richard LaBrier, Paula Stewart, Sue Davis and Jane Powell. Memorials to honor Marilyn's life may be made to The First Christian Church in Bowling Green, Pike County Home Health and Hospice or The Champ Clark-Honeyshuck Home.