Ametile "Petite" Stelly Miller

Breaux Bridge - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Ametile "Petite" Stelly Miller, at 99 years old, just two months shy of her 100th birthday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 27, 2025 at St. Bernard Catholic Church honoring the life of Ametile "Petite" Stelly Miller, 99, who passed away on June 22, 2025.

A visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will continue on Friday from 8:00 AM until service time.

A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM on Thursday.

Rev. Reed Bellingham officiate at the Funeral Mass. Readers will be Melissa Richard and Ashley Angelle Guidry, Gift bearers will be Wilson Stelly and Rose Marie Douet.

Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2.

Ametile, the cherished daughter of Alexious Stelly and Azema Bergeron Stelly, was born in Arnaudville and spent her formative years in Bayou Portage before marrying and settling in the warm community of Poche Bridge.

Ametile devoted her life to her family and embraced the joys of homemaking with a passion. She found immense happiness in farming, growing an abundance of vegetables and fruits, tending to her flower gardens, and raising various livestock, including flocks of chickens and ducks. Her talents extended to sewing, where she lovingly crafted pillows from feathers of her chickens and prepared large, hearty meals for family gatherings during the holidays.

Ametile had a vibrant spirit, relishing the rhythm of life through dance and the lilting sounds of French music. She delighted in sharing stories of her youth, reminiscing about a time before electricity and running water, and the adventures of traveling from Arnaudville to Lafayette by horse and buggy.

A proud parishioner of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Ametile was an active member of the Altar Society in both Breaux Bridge and Henderson. Her faith blossomed through daily rosary prayers, a testament to her deep spirituality and devotion.

She is survived by her children, Nelson (Gloria) Miller, Dieu Donne Miller, Jr., Carrol Miller, Beverly Lanclos, and Sharon (Don) Guidry; brother, Wilson Stelly; sister, Rose Marie S. (Stanley) Douet; sister-in-law, Joyce Stelly; 20 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; 29 great-great grandchildren; 2 great-great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Dieu Donne Miller, Sr.; parents, Alexious and Azema Bergeron Stelly; daughter, Mergie Trahan; sons-in-law, Charles Trahan and Joseph Earl Lanclos; daughter-in-law, Barbara Marks Miller; brothers, Leonard Stelly, Nolvey Stelly, Walter Stelly and Stanley Stelly; sister, Lucy S. Taylor; grandchildren, James Champagne, Kayla Miller, Andrew Trahan and Lynette Champagne; and great-grandchild, Brandon Chautin.

Pallbearers will be Chuck Trahan, Tye Miller, Elliot Miller, Chad Miller, Lance Lanclos, and Cy Guidry.

Honorary pallbearers will be Nelson Miller, Dieu Donne Miller, Jr., Carrol Miller, Don Guidry, and Wilson Stelly.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to her nurses Jessica and Lisa with Traditions Health, her aide, Nicee. Our deep appreciation to her sitters, Candice Louviere and Trish Pickney.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.