Birth date: Mar 30, 1942 Death date: Nov 3, 2023
In loving memory of Eleanor Ruth McMillan: Eleanor passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2023, in Dallas, TX. She will forever be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, relative, and special friend. Eleanor Read Obituary
Since hearing of Eleanor’s sudden death, I have been mentally wandering down my memory lane of her. It seems like I’ve known her forever; yet, there are only snippets of times we’ve actually spent together. My sister, Marijo, is one of what I call the educational musketeers (Eleanor, Cheryl and Marijo who all started a teaching career together at Edna Rowe Elementary School).
Of course, Eleanor’s perfectly coiffed hair and always fashionable style are the first things that comes to mind when I think of her. And, personality wise, her ability to talk to and draw out anyone to make them feel at ease was legendary.
A special memory is of our Canton shopping adventures with Eleanor, Cheryl, Marijo and me. Eleanor chauffeured us in her Ford Explorer, and verbally planned out our day, which frequently ended with a stop by to visit David and Brooke, and her two GRANDdaughters’. Gosh, how she loved and cherished every moment with them all.
I have recent memories of Eleanor’s optimistic mindset, where obstacles and challenges were met with her “let’s just get on with life”, approach. She loved her trips and travels all over the USA with Don, but particularly held close her love of New Mexico.
There is no way to lesser the shock of Eleanor’s passing. But, if we can reach to a bright spot, perhaps her passing doing what she loved, SHOPPING might help. Eleanor was not a big buyer of stuff, but she enjoyed the experience of looking and seeing new things.
To the McMillian family, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Bridget Trosper (Marijo’s sister)
Ellareno, my nickname for her) was absolutely the sweetest and most loving friend since meeting in elementary school! We have shared our lives throughout the years and I am so grateful to have been in her mist…never had an argument…everything was all just perfect…I loved her dearly and I will miss her everyday.
Eleanor was a special friend. From the time I first met her at SFA until the last time I saw her I never saw her have a temper. Things would bother her or worry her but I never saw her get mad. I loved her laugh and her dedication to her friends and family. She always remembered to bring you something special when she would visit with you. And she loved to update you on what all her friends and family were doing. I miss you already, Eleanor.
I remember meeting Eleanor with Louanne for the first time at Desperados on Greenville, having a margarita and nachos. She had an adventurous spirit and loved looking for a treasure♥️
I was devastated to hear of the news of Eleanor. She was my mother, best friend from middle school to high school. She always had a smile on her face and always will come to Tyler and visit with my mother and I and we had such a great time. She brought her granddaughters one time and we went swimming and I’ll never forget that Eleanor was just at my house not three weeks ago for the memorial of my mother, they were both such shining lights together. I know your family is devastated, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers, I used to get little notes from her in the mail just to check on me. She sent me a beautiful gift for my granddaughter and I will just cherish it. She will be missed desperately with her smile and her laugh. I’ll be praying for the family every day.
