Patricia Marie “Pat” Miles, 72, went home to Heaven to be with Jesus for Christmas on Dec. 23, 2011.

Pat was born Jan. 16, 1939, in Peabody to Herbert and Sarah Klein Hanneman. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1956, attended Tabor College, and graduated from Emporia State University in 1962 with her Master of Science degree. She was an avid supporter of World Vision and a member of Bethany Nazarene Church.

She married Larry Miles on Feb. 14, 1981, in Hutchinson. He survives.

Other survivors include stepdaughters Christena Weber and husband Dave of Hutchinson, Lori Hirt and husband Lance of Hutchinson; seven step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; sister Lois Lohrenz and husband Rufus of Hillsboro; and lifelong friend of 50 years, Barb King.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Clifford Hanneman.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Elliott Mortuary Chapel, with Pastor Jay Bessner officiating. Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park. Family members received friends Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Nazarene Church in care of the mortuary. Please visit http://www.elliottmortuary.com to leave a condolence for Pat’s family.