ELKHART — Tifani Nicole Miller, 22, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at 11:16 a.m. Saturday, July 25, in her home.
She was born in Elkhart on April 28, 1993, and is survived by her mother, Beverly (Mark) Stamper and her father, Paul (Dawn) Miller, both of Elkhart; sister Alisha (Jay) Wade of Vandalia, Mich.; and grandparents Jack and Lucy Miller of Harrodsburg, Ky., James and Mary Conrad of Goshen, Beth Ann Curtis, Mary Solano and Pam Cartwright, all of Elkhart, Susan Stamper of Warsaw and Don Stamper of Ligonier. She is also survived by six stepbrothers, two stepsisters and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
A grandfather, Robert Curtis, preceded her in death.
A celebration of Tifani's life will be at Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart, beginning with a visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30. A funeral will then take place at 1 p.m. Friday, July 31, with visitation beginning at noon, followed by a graveside committal service in Prairie Street Cemetery of Elkhart. Officiating will be the Rev. Vic Burson.
Although Tifani was a special needs person and unable to speak, she was able to communicate volumes with her eyes and her laughter, because she could light up a room with just her presence. Her precious hugs and kisses were a gift from heaven, and she adored spending time with her family. She also loved traveling and shopping, and she had lots of extended friends that she made during her outings.
Donations in Tifani's memory may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place E., Ste. 200, Landover, MD 20785; or Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, 2nd floor, Princeton, N.J. 08540.
Online condolences may reach the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.