Flora Miller
June 12, 2015
Flora E. (Aquino) Miller, 79, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at Mercy West Lakes.
Flora was born November 19, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Procopio and Hazel Aquino. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi in West Des Moines. She loved to shop and travel. Some of her trips included Arizona, New York, Las Vegas, Washington DC, an Alaskan Cruise, Rome, London, trips along the Eastern Coast, and visiting friends she made along the way. She never said no to a chance to take a trip. No matter who she traveled with, it was sure to be an adventure.
Flora is survived by her children, Mike (LeAnn) Miller, Lynne (Ron) Reed, Mark Miller and Leisa Miller; grandchildren, Michael (Annie) Miller, Erica (Nate) Karaidos, Vincent Miller, Emily Miller, Megan (Chris) Schroeder, Chrissy Reed, Natisha Miller-Kling, Tabitha (Scott) Thomas and Alicia Farner; 14 great-grandchildren and expecting #15; Siblings, Kathy (Gene) Cleaver, Bill (Pam) Aquino and Tim Aquino; sister-in-law, Betty Aquino; and a host of extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Valentino Aquino; and her sisters, Annette Stephens and Anneyre Anderson.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Des Moines Foundation, 411 Laurel, Ste #2250, Des Moines, IA 50314 or GiGi’s Playhouse, Des Moines Chapter, 6507 University Avenue, Windsor Heights, IA 50324.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Teresa (Stewart) Wageman
06/19/2015
Leisa and family,
Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.
Sophia
06/19/2015
I worked with Flora at Meredith Corp over 25 years ago which started in the the mailroom. As I think about her right now it brings a smile to my face!! I think about all the great times we had at work and outside of work. Flora was an amazing friend, mother and grandmother. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Nancy Baker (Erica's & Michael's cousin)
06/18/2015
Mike, Leisa, Michael, & Erica, I'm so sorry you have to suffer this loss. I know how special your mom and grandma was to you. I wish you and all your families comfort and wonderful memories during this time. God bless you all and keep you in his arms,.
Teresa Miller & Family
06/17/2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your sorrow.Flora was a good person and a great mother in law she was always nice to me.She will sady be missed.
Bob Egenberger and Marlene Bruch
06/17/2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your sorrow. I didn't know your Mother but I am sure she was special. She raised a wonderful person in you Mike. Sorry for you loss. Bob and Marlene
Deanna
06/15/2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will miss Flora at our scrapbook retreats. I really enjoyed teaming up with her to harass Leisa.
Tim Aquino
06/14/2015
I only wish that I had known my sister, Flora better. Circumstances got in the way and we only saw each other a few times. From what I remember she was easy going and had fun with life. My heartfelt condolences to her immediate family and those others that will miss her in their lives.
Susan Grove
06/14/2015
My memory goes back 25 years ago, when I worked with Flora at Meredith Corp. She was full of fun, laughter and always gave a shoulder if you needed one. Flora was the type of friend that you only find once in a lifetime. She was a beautiful person and the world will not be the same without her. I will miss her greatly.