Julia A. Miller, age 73, of Ohio City, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born April 15, 1944 in Jackson, Michigan, to the late Robert & Nellie Fulk.

Julia is survived by her daughters: Dawn (Donald) Leugers of Celina, Carla (Kevin) Shappell of Wapakoneta, and Kim Rose, Tina Hellner and Tammie (Mike) Day, all of Michigan; 13 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, a sister Mary Ellen of Michigan, and her best friends: Connie Harling and Shirley Binkley.

Preceding Julia in death was a son, John Alden, a sister, and 2 brothers.

Julia retired from General Dynamics in Lima, and the Motor Inn Truck Stop at Mercer. She loved Bingo, and working in her flower beds. Most of all, besides her family, Julia loved all the cats she adopted and cared for over the years.

According to Julia's wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Julia's memory may be made to: Animal Protective League, c/o Carol Johnston, 522 S. Shannon St., Van Wert, Ohio 45891.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.