BORN

1940

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel

3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd

Dayton, Ohio

Viola Millward Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 2, 2016.

Millward, Viola "Vi", 76, of Bellefontaine, OH, formerly of Xenia, OH passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 at her residence. Daughter of the late Edward Umbaugh and Mae (Newill) Umbaugh Milliron of Mt. Pleasant, PA. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 42 years, Wilmer "Wil" Millward and second husband William Ashe; two brothers Edward Jr (1926) and Raymond Umbaugh (1949); grandson Aiden Mann. Family surviving are a much beloved brother Lawrence Umbaugh of Xenia; children William (Lori) Millward of Jacksonville, FL, Cindy (Richard) Reeves of Bellefontaine, OH; grandchildren Melissa Millward, Tiffany (Travis) Mann, Jessica (Brent) McCarty, Ryan (Misty) Reeves, Wesley Read, Ansley Read and Skyllar King; great grandchildren Arianna Antinuche, Tyler Smith, Kaylie Heath, Gaige, Lane and Ava Reeves, Ethan Millward, Haley Allen, Michael Roof, Gavin, and Ava Mann, Lucy, Lily and Lola McCarty and her beloved cat Kiki, numerous nieces, nephews and family to remember and all very much loved by Vi. She was a beloved mother and grandmother who was a treasured blessing to her family and a breath of fresh air to her friends that knew her. Vi and husband Bill traveled together, managed campgrounds, spent winters in FL as long as health would allow, a blessing to both. She was a hairdresser in Xenia and Beavercreek and was an active member of the Xenia Hospitality Squares from 1974-1993. She was blessed with her family and her many friends. An active member of the Dayton Avenue Baptist Church in Xenia and worshipped in the Zanesfiled Methodist Church, enjoyed being a member of the choir, doing solos and was blessed with the members of the church. She enjoyed making greeting cards also in her pastime. Family will receive friends from 11 AM-1 PM Thursday at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall Rd. Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Interment Valley View Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.

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November 8, 2016

Rich and Cheryl Evans

Dear Cindy, Bill, Larry, and families,

We are so shocked...have just now learned of Vi and Wil's, deaths! Please know how sorry we are, and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

God bless you all.

October 5, 2016

Janet Reeves Crager CEC AAC

Wrap her memories & hold her tightly in your arms of Love...Peace& Blessings for all the Family.

October 5, 2016

LeRoy & Charlet Elliott

We express our sincere sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother and Grandmother.

October 5, 2016

Cindy Fischer

God has received a very special Angel, Vi was a very special Lady. I will miss you deeply my friend. My prayers and condolences to the family
Cindy Fischer

October 4, 2016

Mary Lima

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

October 4, 2016

Debra Nelson

We will miss your Beautiful smile .

October 4, 2016

Bob & Nora Hertenstein

To Cindy and all her family:
Bob and I would like you to know how sorry we are about your Mom. Vi was a very special woman whom the "Stoner Girls" thought highly of. She will be missed by all.
Bob & Nora Hertenstein

October 4, 2016

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