Eda "Eadie" Shindeldecker Miller, age 93, of Mendon, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Divine at Shane Hill, Rockford.

Eadie was born on December 25, 1932, in Beaver Falls, PA, to the late Carl and Eda (Hoehamer) Shindeldecker. She was a 1950 graduate of Rockford High School, and married Emmett Miller that year (divorced in 1975). They had three children: Dennis D. Miller (who died in 2016), daughters Kris L. Miller Chafin (Les) and Lyn M. Morton (Mike).

Eadie worked at Goodyear for thirty-four years, beginning in the factory, becoming a secretary, and advancing to become the first female scheduling agent at the St. Mary's plant. She possessed many talents, including sewing, crocheting, quilting, woodworking, and flower gardening. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling, worked part-time as Mendon village clerk, volunteered at Roebuck Insurance Agency, and canvassed for Sheriff Jeff Grey.

An avid sports fan, Eadie especially enjoyed Denny's basketball games at Mendon-Union High School and Urbana College, and her grandchildren's sporting events. She loved watching Indiana University, Purdue, Duke, and North Carolina basketball games as well. Eadie supported Kris and Lyn's music endeavors by driving to lessons as far as 50 miles from home and attending concerts in Hamilton, Dayton and Middletown.

Living alone the second half of her life, Eadie's rescue dogs provided her with companionship and amusement. She was convinced that dogs were as intelligent as people and treated them with great kindness. Eadie loved spending time with her seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She often spent weekends or entire weeks looking after her grandchildren when their parents traveled. She cherished holiday gatherings, where she engaged in lively conversation about current events, listened to music played by those she loved most, and watched her grandchildren play.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Ansel, Roscoe, Merrel, Kenneth, and William Shindeldecker, sister Betty Shindeldecker Carlgren, the father of her children, Emmett, her son Denny and daughter-in-law Toni.

Eadie is survived by her siblings Rebecca Shindeldecker (Mike Woebkenberg) and Robert Shindeldecker, sister-in-law Darrah High, daughters Kris and Lyn, grandchildren Corey Miller (Alyssa), Noelle Chafin, Katie Glasgow (Brian), Brock Schoenlein (Kate Bowling), Gabriel Schoenlein (Jade Smarda), Ethan Schoenlein (Kiara Connelly), and Alayna Byrd (Blake), and great grandchildren Lilly, Avery and Isabel Glasgow, and Gus and Arlo Schoenlein.

The family wishes to express deep gratitude to the staff at Divine at Shane Hill for their sensitivity and kindness during Eadie's ten years in residence. They also appreciate the gentle support of CHP Hospice care in her final days.

Eadie was a member of the Mendon United Methodist Church (now the Mendon Community Church), where calling hours will be held from 10:00 AM to Noon on Saturday, April 4. The Funeral Service will follow at Noon, with Pastor Don Clinger officiating. Burial will take place at Mendon Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to the church in Eadie's memory.

Condolences can be expressed to Eadie's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of W.H. Dick & Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home, of Mendon.