Obituary for Beverly Millager, 88
Beverly Millager, 88, passed away on October 18, 2026, at Willow Ridge-Betty House.
Beverly was born November 12, 1937, in Gilboa, to Hubert and Mary (Hickerson) Pingle, who preceded her in death. On December 31,1957, she married Robert Millager, who preceded her in death on July 11, 2019.
Beverly was a graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School and was a member of Pandora Missionary Church. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, reading and traveling to Maine in the summers. She really enjoyed watching sports and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her three children, Jane (Denny) Edinger of Bluffton, Andy (Sue) Millager of Mebane, NC, and Jody (Jeff) Forbes of Westfield Center; seven grandchildren, Isaac Edinger, Johanna (Ed) McDaniel of Toledo, Jami Forbes, Ryan (Miriam) Millager, Kendra (Matt) Knafel, Alex (Megan) Millager, and Dana Forbes; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Beverly was preceded in death by her six siblings, Eleanor Kersh, Omer Pingle, Margene Reese, Gerald Pingle, Robert Pingle and Helen Dangler.
A private memorial service will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Home Health & Hospice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services of Bluffton.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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