Loretta Miner

Loretta Miner, age 77, formerly of Warsaw and of Kokomo, peacefully passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born to Elijah and Flossie Marshall on June 6, 1947, in Warsaw. She married Tim Miner on Oct. 9, 2010. She worked at Hymball in the sewing department and as a bookkeeper.

Outside of work, Loretta enjoyed a variety of interests that brought joy to those around her. She had a passion for singing karaoke, trying her luck at the casino and the art of crochet. Her shopping adventures at Goodwill were always filled with excitement and fond memories. She was also a woman of faith and loved listening to gospel music.

One of Loretta’s talents that will be deeply missed is her cooking skills. She was known by her family to make delicious enchiladas and biscuits and gravy.

Loretta is survived by her children, Judy (Ralph) Carmona, of Texas, Lawney (Lisa) Francis, of Kokomo, William Marshall (Toni Fore), of Warsaw, and Brandi (Gary) Opperman, of Texas; and stepchildren, Gavin Miner (Shay Wenzel) and Darren Miner (Tammy Keirn). She is also survived by grandchildren, Deborah Saavedra (Aldo Saavedra), Alex Carmona (Brandy Carmona), Lawney Francis (Precious Francis), Jacob Francis (Deanna Francis), Kayle Farmer, Caleb Covarrubias (Jordyn Covarrubias),Tessa Opperman, Kaitlyn Carmona; step-grandchildren, Anthony Miner, Joseph Miner, Felda Miner and Ashlyn Miner; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Miner, who passed in 2023; her parents, Elijah and Flossie Marshall; and siblings, Parthena Justice, Carol Prater and Danny Marshall.

The visitation and funeral service to honor Loretta’s life will take place Wednesday, July 3, at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw. The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon. A Life Celebration funeral will begin at noon. Burial will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.