Thief River Falls – Audrey Miller, 70, passed away on December 7, 2022 at her residence.
Audrey Sheryl Gustafson was born April 24, 1952 in Thief River Falls, the daughter of Alfred and Emma (Nelson) Gustafson. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith in Newfolden and attended school in Newfolden.
Audrey was united in marriage to Gary Leader and to this union a son Lorrin was born in 1971. In 1976, Audrey and Lorrin moved to California to be close to Audrey’s sister, Delores. In 1990, Audrey returned to live in Thief River Falls.
On October 19, 1993 Audrey was united in marriage to Johnnie Miller. They made their home in rural Thief River Falls.
Audrey worked at Hugo’s and Arctic Cat for a few years before going to work at Digi-Key where she became a Supervisor in the Quote Department. Audrey suffered a stroke in 2015 and continued to work until her retirement in 2017.
Audrey enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, watching Netflix, smoking cigarettes, and drinking diet Coke.
Survivors include her loving son, Lorrin (Sarah Sabo) Leader of Thief River Falls; and many other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Johnnie; baby boy Leader in infancy; sister, Delores Kahl; and brother, Duane Gustafson.
The service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
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