Rita Rae Miller, 80, of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home October 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Rita was born on February 11, 1945, in Hutchison, Kansas, to Floyd and Freda Miller, Rita grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. She graduated from Wester Mennonite High School in Salem, Oregon. She served faithfully at Mercy Hospital, Idaho Foot & Ankle, and spent the longest part of her career at Medical Center Physicians- touching many lives with her compassion and work ethic. On life's journey, Rita married her beloved husband, Emerson Miller. Together they built a beautiful life and raised two daughters, Lyndee Conway and Angie Williams, Rita found immense joy in her role as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She adored her grandchildren- Andrew (Katie) Conway, Marc Conway, Garrett Williams, Parker Williams and Kenadee Williams-and was overjoyed to welcome her great-grandson, Brian Conway. She loved flowers, gardening, yardwork, and tending to her many indoor plants. Her home was her sanctuary-her favorite place to be. Rita also had a playful and unmistakable personality. She was known for her contagious laugh, her love for fun and her sharp wit. She enjoyed long phone calls with her sisters, decorating her home, listening to music, playing games, and yes-burning trash, a quirky tradition she proudly owned.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Freda Miller. She is survived by her devoted husband, Emerson; daughters, Lyndee (Conway) and Angie (Williams); grandchildren and great-grandson; and her siblings: Nadine Neufeld, Floyd (Julia) Miller, William (Sharon) Miller, Ed (Jan) Miller, Keith (Vickie) Miller, Connie (Neal) Anderson, and Bonnie Gerig. Rita was lovingly cared for in her final days by Idaho Home Health & Hospice.

A Celebration of Life Service to honor Rita's life will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd at 2:00pm at Deer Flat Free Methodist Church, 17703 Beet Rd., Caldwell, Idaho.

Rita Rae Miller will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of love, laughter, and strength will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Deer Flat Free Methodist Church for Women's Ministries, 17703 Beet Rd., Caldwell, Idaho 83607 or to Idaho Home Health and Hospice, 822 South 10th Ave, Caldwell, Idaho 83605.