Rudean Miller

Rudean Miller, age 80 of Purcell, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Norman. Rudean Roberts was born August 15, 1939 in the Arbuckles, Murray County, Oklahoma. She was the oldest of 3 children born to Dean and Ruth (Brubaker) Roberts. She spent her early years in the Arbuckles and lived in Lawton for a short time, before moving to Elgin. She attended Elgin Schools, graduating with the Owls Class of 1957. She then attended Cameron College in Lawton where she obtained her Associates Degree. Rudean married Bobby Earl Miller, and to this union 3 children, daughter Gwen and sons, Bryan and Mike were born. They lived in Lubbock, Texas for a time, but they missed the small-town atmosphere and they moved back to Oklahoma, settling in Purcell. Rudean finished her schooling at the University of Oklahoma, where she earned her Bachelors. In 1973, Rudean's life was changed forever when Bobby was tragically killed. Rudean faced many challenges as a single mother. She worked hard to provide for their every need. She retired as a Social Worker from the Department of Human Services in McClain County. Rudean was a strong woman, with unwavering faith, and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Purcell. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be dearly missed! She was preceded in death by: Her husband, Bobby Earl Miller; Her parents, Dean and Ruth Roberts and Her brother, Donald Roberts. Rudean is survived by: Her sons, Bryan Miller of Norman and Mike Miller of Purcell; Her daughter, Gwen Ferguson and husband Kris of Enid; Her brother Dale Roberts and wife Jackie of Sulphur; 3 grandsons, Scott Ferguson and wife Amber of Enid, Blake Ferguson of OKC and Jacob Ferguson of Enid; 1 great granddaughter, Elliott Ferguson and a host of other family and friends. Graveside Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at the Fairview Cemetery in Apache. This service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page, Wilson Little. A Memorial Service will be scheduled for a future date when we can share hugs and stories and celebrate Rudean. Send online condolences @ www.wilsonlittle.com.

Rudean Miller

August 15, 1939 - May 21, 2020