Terri Linn Miller

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Ms. Terri Linn Miller, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois died 9:55 p.m. Friday, October 25, 2024, at her home. 

She was born October 22, 1961, in Galesburg to Michael E. and Shauna E. (Kindhart) Claeys. 

Surviving is her mother, Shauna E. Claeys of Galesburg, fiancé, Darrell Lowe of Galesburg, two sons, Gary Miller of Texas and William (and Rhea) Miller of St. Augustine, Illinois, a granddaughter in which she helped raise, Jillian Renee Miller, a brother, Todd (and Chris) Claeys of Knoxville, Illinois, a sister, Patti (and Bryan Greene) Kelso of Galesburg, three other grandchildren, Jayden, Zack, and Kinsley, and a great and Kalea.  She was preceded in death by her father, Mike Claeys in 2021.

Terri attended Knoxville Schools.  She worked at the Pilot Gas Station in Woodhull for 14 years where she loved visiting with her customers.  She was not a member of a church, but she was a spiritual person who believed in the Lord.  She enjoyed traveling with her fiancé, Darrell, to anywhere their hearts led them.  She was very sweet, outgoing, and loved life.  She loved spending time with her dogs, family and especially her grandchildren. 

A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Gilson Cemetery, Gilson, Illinois.  Chaplain Jordan Knight will officiate.  Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association for lung cancer research.  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Service Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com. 

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