Carol Jean Miller
Carol Jean Miller (Day), known by most as Cari, was born in Barneston, Nebraska August 27th 1943 to Ray and Margaret Day. She was the third of four children (sister Mary Ellen and brothers Larry and David).
Cari was married to Earl Harris (1962 & 1982) and later married Jack Miller (October 4, 1988), widowed (April 23, 2014).
Cari worked as a bookkeeper for Harris Construction, State Republican Headquarters and held several other Office Manager positions. Cari later began her career as the Head of the Civil division clerical department for the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, where she worked for 20 plus years.
Cari loved all things bingo, so much so that she worked as a bingo caller for 25 plus years. She also loved to play bingo and pickle cards with her many many friends/bingo family. Keno was another passion of her’s as she worked as a Keno Writer first at Earl’s Tavern and then later on at Cappy’s.
Cari is preceded in death by her parents, her 2 brothers, a niece Tasha Day, her son Bradley Ray Harris, and her grandson Zachery Ryan Stearns.
She is survived by her sister Mary Ellen, son Rodney, daughters: Marilyn, Vicki and Nicole (son-in-law Randy), daughter-in-law Yan. Cari is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Please join us for a celebration of life service at Cappy’s Hotspot Bar and Grill, 5560 S 48th Lincoln, NE 68516, on Sunday November 6th from 2pm-5pm.
Memorials may be sent to Aspen Cremation & Burial Services, 4822 Cleveland Ave Lincoln, NE 68504, to be applied in the future as designated by the family.
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Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Condolences for Carol Jean Miller
So sorry. Loved Cari like a sister. Hugs to all the family
Cari was a wonderful women. She treated me like family when I started dating her granddaughter Elizabeth that is now my wife and mother of our son Bradley. I will miss the conversation we had. I wish we would had more time with her in this lifetime. Miss you Cari.
Best mother in law anyone could ask for ! Love you and will miss you
My deepest sympathy for Nikki and family members.
So sorry to hear of cari’s passing. I remember going to Minnesota on a bus tour to the casino ..and as I recall she won lots!! She always seemed to win at every thing 😊I’m sure she’s sitting at a slot machine up in heaven.. winning of course…I will miss you my friend RIP cari.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Cari was a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart. I also played bingo with her. There are times we went and had lunch together. I loved our conversations and the laughter. Cari will be missed. ❤️