IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Judith

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Miller

Nov 19, 1956 — Jun 15, 2024

Obituary

Judith "Judy" Doretha Miller, 67, was born in Topeka, KS on November 19, 1956 to Rev. D.D. and Doris

Miller. As a young girl, Judy accepted her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at New Jerusalem Missionary

Baptist Church. Judy attended Topeka and Wichita Public Schools; she graduated from Wichita High

School North in 1974. Judy earned her Bachelor's Degree from Phoenix University. She met and married

Patrick Wotruba, Sr. To that union, Damika and Patrick, Jr. were born. Judy later married Donzell Buffet,

to whom LaShad, Heather, and Ryan were born.

Judy enjoyed crafting, decorating, gardening, fishing with her grandkids, sons, and son-in-law, and

playing board games with Ebony Monopoly being her favorite. She also had fun playing spades and biz

wiz (bid whist), with her partner in crime, Cheating Peggy. Judy absolutely loved karaoke with family

and friends, where she would belt out her favorite songs "Superwoman", "Tennessee Whiskey", and

"Leave the Door Open." However, true to her Baptist roots, and as a prayer warrior, Judy loved singing

praise and worship songs with the musical group, For His Glory. Judy passed down many of her gifts and

talents such as baking, sewing, and crocheting to her kids and grandkids.

In May of 2020, Judy founded The Miller Group, LLC, in which she joined and organized several protests

throughout the Kansas City Area. Quickly becoming known as "Mama Judy," she fought relentlessly for

justice and equality. She also helped bring awareness to rename "Negro Creek."

Judy was the number one supporter of all of her grandkids in their sports, activities, rap career, and all of

their endeavors. Judy made sure she made her grandkids' birthday cakes and "sweet mashed potato pies",

made exclusively for Amaris.

Employed with several companies during her career, Judy retired from U.S. Bank where she dedicated

many years of hard work and gained special, close friends.

In 2021, Judy fell ill and was unfortunately diagnosed with cancer. After an intense, well-done, good and

faithful service, battle of three years, Judy entered into the joy of her Lord at 8:59am, on Saturday, June

15, 2024. She was greeted by her father, Pastor Rev. D.D. Miller, mother, Doris, brother, Richard Miller, and sister, Charlotte King.

Judy's legacy and lineage is continued by her children, Damika (William) Wotruba-Carter, Patrick

(Vaquandra) Wotruba, Jr., LaShad (Jackie) Buffett, Heather Buffett, and Ryan (Brittany) Buffett;

grandchildren, Angel, Anthony, Chris, Keaura, Cameron, Rachel, La'Naya, Josiah, Jada, Shekinah,

Isaiah, Jon'Nae, Malachi, Jeremiah, Deliah, Ariel, Michael, Amaris, Zachariah, Lorenzo, Zyaire, and

great-grandchild Armoni; brother, Anthony (Rebekah) Miller, Sr., sister, Louise Miller, sister/cousin

Peggy Alexander; aunt, Anita Green, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

June
22

Saturday

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church

901 Waverly Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101

9:00 - 11:00 am

Service

June
22

Saturday

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church

901 Waverly Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101

Starts at 11:00 am

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