Jeannine Miller Waltz B-J-19-7

Jeannine Miller Waltz, 74, of Norman, died Tuesday at her home among her loving family. She was born Jan. 18, 1937, in Edinburgh, to James F. and Lola C. (Boling) Miller. She married her high school sweetheart, Lee C. Waltz, on Sept. 11, 1955, and he survives. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was of the Christian faith and a member of the First Christian Church. Her children include two sons, Dr. Kevin Waltz, OD MD, and wife Rhonda (Fox) Waltz, of Indianapolis and Kent Waltz and wife Charlotte (King) Waltz of Norman; three daughters, Karen Rankin and Kamala Pridemore of Mitchell and Kathi Waltz Cummings and her husband Randy of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren, Sgt. Stephen Jacob McDonald and wife Cindy, of Clarksville, Tenn., Andrew Rankin and friend Amber England of Spriingville, SPC Lyssa Rankin of Bargersville, Zachary and Zoe Waltz of Indianapolis, Stephanie Waltz of Norman, Deanna Cummings of Indianapolis, and Dustin and Ethan Pridemore of Mitchell; and by eight great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, AnnaMae Cox of McCordsville; a brother, James A. "Butch" Miller and wife Bonnie of Florida; eight nieces and nephews; 14 grandnieces and nephews; and 5 great-grandnieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren; her brother-in-law, Charlie Cox; and a nephew. She was a 50-year member of Eastern Star, Newberry Chapter, where she was a Worthy Matron. She was a member of Sunshine Girls. She was a Girl Scout Leader in both Rockville, Md., and Bedford. She was an active Hospice volunteer and was on the Hospice State Board. She was a member of Salt Creek Power Squadron and held many positions. She was a member of the Classic Ragtime Society. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Monday at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery where she will join her parents, in-laws and nephew. Friends may call between 1 an 3 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Weather permitting, there will be a New Orleans style procession at the cemetery. Please bring a decorated umbrella, scarf or hat for the procession. Attire will honor Jeannine's interests: Indianapolis Colts, Ragtime, Mardi Gras beads/masks, or Sun/Sand/Surf (i.e. the beach).