Nina Williams Miles Gross

Sept. 30, 1930 – April 4, 2022

Nina Williams Miles Gross, age 91, formerly of Wingate, passed away at 5 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2022 in Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Greencastle.

She was born in Waynetown Sept. 30, 1930, daughter of the late Clayton and Ruth Springer Williams.

She was first married to Russell Merle Miles on Nov. 12, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1982. She later married Robert H. Gross May 4, 1986 and he preceded her in death January of 2015.

She was a graduate of Waynetown High School. She had formerly worked as a waitress and 20 plus years in Dr. Claude Thompson’s office. She loved being outdoors, mowing their lawn, gardening and mushroom hunting. She enjoyed crocheting ornaments, blankets and afghans, square dancing and collecting unique rocks.

Survivors include a son, Bill (Janet) Miles of Fillmore; two daughters, Rita Jones of West Lafayette and Teresa Miles of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Kerry Miles and Kurt (Sara) Miles both of Fillmore, Kristie (Tony) Bumgardner of Greencastle, Kimberly (Jeff) Cunningham of Cloverdale, Ashey (Matt) Hill of West Lafayette, Miles Parsons and Andrew Parsons both of Indianapolis; and ten great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; son-in-law, Stan Jones.

The family would like to extend a BIG THANK YOU to the staff at Hickory Creek for the excellent care given Nina!

Visitation hours are 1 – 2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, with graveside services following 2:30 p.m. in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Research Foundation or American Cancer Society. Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or share a memory.