Frances Ellen Miley

Frances Ellen Miley, 93, of Chico passed away on Dec 29, 2015. She was born in Priest River ID on Mar 19, 1922 to William and Catherine Krueger. She dedicated her life to children as a teacher, principal, and tutor at Mercy High School in Red Bluff Ca. Frankie retired then moved to Chico, Ca. with her husband Tom to be close to family. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Miley (Husband of 65 years), two brothers Clement and Harold and a sister Lucille. She is survived by her daughters Cheryl Miley Tarter (Bruce), Debbie Joy Miley (Carol), and son David Miley (Judy). Four grandchildren Eric Newport, Marc Newport, Jessica Miley and Melissa Miley-Edwards (Justin) and two great-children Paige and Everette Newport; brothers Bill Krueger (Marilyn) , Earl Krueger, and sisters Helen Mahoney and Cathy Watson (Dick) and numerous nieces and nephews. Teaching was a passion for Frances, and she felt honored to be an important part of her students' lives. It wasn't only her family and friends that loved her, but also the hundreds of students that she had the opportunity to teach and mentor. She taught her family and friends many things as well. She taught us to love by seeing her be a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Everyone who knew her was blessed to have Frankie in their lives. Frankie cherished everyone and in turn it was easy for others to cherish her. She was sweet, kind-hearted, patient, and selfless. She had a quick wit and sense of humor with which people loved to surround themselves. Frankie will be greatly missed. A memorial mass will be held at Our Divine Savior Catholic Church, at 566 East Ave. Chico Ca, at 11 am on January 9, 2016. Charitable donations can be made to St Jude Hospital or Butte Home Hospice or favorite Charity under the direction of Brusie Funeral Home, Chico, CA.