Obituary CREVE COEUR - Joy A. Miller, 73, of Creve Coeur, IL died at her home at 11:33 am Monday, August 29, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 17, 1938 in Peoria, IL to Thomas and Marian Wallace Armstrong. They preceded her in death. She married Tom Miller on September 7, 1958 at the First Baptist Church in East Peoria, IL. He survives. Joy and Tom have 2 children, Robyn Miller, who made her home with them in Creve Coeur, and Daryn Miller of Bloomington, IL. She is also survived by 3 sisters, Joan Pfahl of Hanna City, June (Kirt) Abbott of Rome, IL and Janet (Gary) Sharp of Chillicothe and many nieces and nephews. Joy graduated from East Peoria Community High School where she was a cheerleader and participated in school plays and modern dance. She was particularly looking forward to the class of 1956 reunion on Sept 30, 2011 and visiting with all her classmates. Joy was the head book keeper at Lowensteins Furniture for 7 years before deciding to become a full time mother and homemaker. For many years she was an avid bowler, participating in leagues in Peoria and Pekin, always carrying an average in the 180's. She enjoyed travel as she and Tom visited many states and particularly enjoyed the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico. She will be remembered for her ready smile, her love and loyalty to family and friends, and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services will be at 7 pm Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in East Peoria. Visitation will be from 4:30 - 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the funeral home. Cremation will be accorded following the service. Visitation SEP 1. 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com