Elizabeth " Bootsie" Ann Miller, 86, of Indianola, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, at her home. "Bootsie" was born February 19, 1934 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Bill and Sarah Word. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Faye Evelyn Word-Sickel.

"Bootsie" was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church in Indianola. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verses, James 1:2-4 - "Dear Brothers and Sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing." She loved getting her hair and nails done, playing Bunko with her friends, and doing Bible studies with her church friends.

"Bootsie" is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 63 years. James "Jimmy" R. Miller, Sr.; son, James "Bobby" R. Miller, Jr. (Bernice) of Courtland; daughter, Barbara Ann Hooper of Indianola; two grandsons, James "Rob" R. Miller, III of Holcomb and Walter Brooks Hooper of Indianola; three granddaughters, Krista Elizabeth Miller of Pope,  Mary Ashley Miller of Biloxi, and Karen Cummins (Andy) of Pope; two great-grandsons, Carson Miller and Matthew Barnhill; and 2 great-granddaughters, Madison Barnhill and Ali Rhea Cummins.  She is also survived by her big brother, Billy Word (Tipi) of Booneville, Arkansas.

Family and friends will gather in celebration of her life at the First Presbyterian Church, 311 Catchings Avenue, Indianola, MS on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 10:30 am with Pastor Duncan Hoopes officiating. Masks will be required.  Graveside services will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon, Arkansas on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Burton Funeral Home of Indianola has been entrusted with arrangements.

The online guestbook may be signed at www.burtonfuneralhome.net