Vera (Houtman) Miller, 97, of New Bedford passed away Sunday February 6, 2022. She was the wife of the late Herman Miller.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Stuart and Gertrude (Houtman) Phillips, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was raised by her grandmother, Louise Houtman.
Vera was formerly employed by the Aerovox Corporation until her retirement.
Over the years, she was a loving guardian to many pets and to all the animals who crossed her path.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Jeffrey Holley, Eugene Underwood, Jr., and Tracy Underwood; her dear friends, Edith Lammers, Laureen Frye, and David Feliciano; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She also leaves many other good friends who she always counted on and who brought her much joy.
She was predeceased by her son, Eugene "Butch" Underwood and her sister, Louise Houtman.
In accordance with her wishes, funeral services and burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery will be private. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book. For online please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.