Alberta M. Underhill

Mrs. Alberta M. Underhill, age 76, of Murray, Kentucky died at her home on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 after an extended illness.


Mrs. Underhill was born in Spencer County, Indiana on October 19, 1938 to the late William Henry Miller and Grace Leora (Crossley) Miller. Mrs. Underhill retired from Murray State University in 2004 after 22 years of service as a Building Service Technician. Before working at Murray State University she spent 19 years with the Simmons Company in Hammond, Indiana. Mrs. Underhill loved to read, quilt, and embroider, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Underhill was preceded in death by two sisters, Imogene Ashcroft and Eloise Foster; and by four brothers, Delmar Miller, J.W. Miller, Floyd Miller and Raymond Miller.

Mrs. Underhill is survived by her husband, William C. Underhill of Murray, Kentucky, to whom she married on May 22, 1972 in Highland, Indiana; one daughter, Lee Anderson and husband Joe of Murray, Kentucky; one son, Charlie Underhill and wife Jessica of Murray, Kentucky; two sisters, Roberta Herman and husband Paul of Murray, Kentucky and Edna Barnett and husband Charlie of Murray, Kentucky; one brother, Hobert Miller and wife Dianna of Sebree, Kentucky; as well as five grandchildren, Austin Anderson, Kalea Anderson, Lex Doom, Tyler Underhill and Kinsley Underhill.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home with Rev. Elijah Balentine and Rev. Shelby Underhill officiating. Burial will follow in the Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com