Judith Miller

Judith Anne Koby Miller, 75, formerly of Vincennes, passed away peacefully at Select Hospital in Evansville on Friday, May 8, 2020. Judith was born September 3, 1944 in Salina, Kansas to Glenn A. and Vivian (White) Koby.Judith graduated in 1962 from Lincoln High School in Vincennes. She then attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. She received her B.A. in English and in French in 1966. She completed 30 graduate hours in Reading, English, and French from Indiana State University, San Diego State University, and the University of Evansville. Judith obtained her Indiana Teacher's License and her California Lifetime Teacher's License. She taught English, French, and Reading to students in grades 7-14 in Indiana, California, and Louisiana.Judith played her viola in the Indiana State university Symphony. Judith played n the La Jolla Symphony near San Diego, California and the Kenner Orchestra near New Orleans, Louisiana. For the past 25 years, Judith has played in the Vincennes University String Ensemble. She has played in concerts, for special occasions and at churches. Judith loved playing her viola, meeting people, and playing new music.While living in Evansville, Judith was a member of the Folk Dancers Group. Judith participated in many volunteer performances in the community. She danced in the documentary, "The New Harmony Story," which is shown in the Atheneum in New Harmony, Indiana. Several members of the Folk-Dance Group were in the film.Judith worked as an Employment and Training Specialist at Vincennes University for seven years. She worked with teenagers and adults who faced barriers to employment. She designed individual programs for students in seven counties. Her students worked on GED studies, employment preparations or precollege studies. For three years, Judith's students won the Indiana Literacy Writing Contest. They were honored at the Indiana Governor's Mansion in Indianapolis. Judith also created a newsletter called "Focus and Fax." This newsletter featured stories about the clients, staff, and various events sponsored by the Employment and Training Center. Within many of the articles, the humor, along with the struggles and successes of the students was documented. Judith was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Vincennes. She volunteered her time by decorating a large bulletin board with photos and newspaper articles, which featured church members. Judith played Viola solos and with musical groups in the church. She also helped with many youth activities.Judith loved to read; she always was reading a good book. She loved to walk and ride her bicycle in the park. Judith loved caring for all her children and her grandchildren. She enjoyed reaing to them, taking them to the library, cooking with them, and attending all their school, sports, and church activities.Judith is preceded in death by her parents, Glenn A. and Vivian W. Koby, and infant daughter, Justina Elizabeth Miller, her brother, Glenn A. Koby, M.D. (Dermatologist) (Janet) and a dear nephew, Lt. Colonel Christopher Dupin (April) of the Air Force.Judith is survived by her son, Jason R. Koby (Lori) of Vincennes and her grandchildren, Alyssa Koby of Lexington, Kentucky, Alex Koby (Ashley), Jillian Koby of Vincennes, And Judith's great-grandson, Benjamin Cade Koby of Vincennes. Judith is also survived by her son, Jordan V. Miller (Sarah) and their daughter, Josephine Avery, of Denver, Colorado. Judith is survived by her daughter Hannah Elizabeth Meunier (Brian) and their daughter, Bryn Elizabeth, of Portland, Oregon. Other survivor include her sister Jill Hagemeier (Bob), and their children, Todd and Cherie, her sister, Jerri of Portland, Oregon and her son, Chad Dupin-Koby (Ashley), her sister, Susan (George) and their daughter, Meaghan Molina, of Chapin, South Carolina, her sister, Robin Koby and her children, Brian Selleck (Kristen) and Tommy Selleck of Tustin, California and her brother, Paul Koby of Sullivan, Indiana. Judith is also survived by two wonderful aunts, her Aunt Bobbie Butler of Thermopolis, Wyoming, and Aunt Mary White of Lake Crystal, Minnesota. Other survivors include Judith's dear cousins, Rachel Wray of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Charles, Jan, Jim, and Stan Butler of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Mary Cunningham of Lebanon, Indiana.The family would like to thank the staff of West River Health Campus for all their wonderful care to Judith. A memorial service will be announced for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Knox County Public Library Children's Division, 502 N. 7th St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591. Goodwin-Sievers is honored to serve the family of Judith Miller Condolences may be offered online to the family at www.goodwinsievers familyfh.com.