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Gwendella Ann Miller "Diane" , 75, of Anadarko, Oklahoma passed away on July 6, 2026, in Anadarko, Oklahoma. She was born on January 24, 1951, to Roy Sr. and Frances (Mowatt) Bigman in Wichita, Kansas. Gwendella grew up and attended school in Broxton. She married her best friend Gillis Miller Jr on November 15, 1995. Gwendella enjoyed being at home cooking for her family, attending pow wows, going yard sales with her niece LouAnn, daughter Darlene and attending Sunday services at Grace Church. She worked for Merry Maids for many years in Lawrence Kansas and the Silver Buffalo Casino in Anadarko. Gwendella was an avid crocheter and jewelry maker in her younger years. She was a proud member of the Apache Tribe. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include: Siblings: Roy Bigman, Ivena "beena" & Ron Hargrave Anadarko OK
Children: Marcus Palmer, Chickasha, OK
Darlene Palmer, Anadarko, OK
Georganna Palmer & companion Jerry, Anadarko, OK
Georgene Palmer & companion Tim, Cincinnati, OH
Mariann Palmer Corley & husband Kerry, Elgin, OK
D'armon Miller, and companion Clarene Anadarko OK
Adopted son Nathan Palmer
Tim Miller & Companion Dereth Lawton Ok
Shirley Miller Oklahoma City OK
Cheryle Miller Lawrence KS
Elizabeth Miller lawton Ok
27 Grandchildren
54 Great Grandchildren
2 Great~Great Grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Preceded in death by her husband: Gillis Miller Jr, Parents: Roy Sr. and Frances Mowatt Bigman , 2 Great Grandchildren Macaelyn Zavala and Darrin Osborne. Siblings Mary Ruth Galindo, Francine Garret, Margaret Pug Cronin, Donna Beesa Luna, Sharon Kay Oldbear, Dwayne Tahsahsansah, Kenny Tahsahsansah, her grandmother Annie Bigman. Special sisters Amy Red Tselee, Melvina Cooper.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 13, 2026
Grace Christian Fellowship, Anadarko, Oklahoma
Visitation: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 12, 2026
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma
Wake: 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 12, 2026
Apache Community Building, Anadarko, Oklahoma
Interment: Kaudle Kaule Family Cemetery
Carnegie, Oklahoma
Apache Community Building
Grace Christian Fellowship
Kaudle Kaule Family Cemetery
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