Mrs. Eller was born and raised in Paxton, Illinois where her father owned and published the local newspaper, The Paxton Daily Record. She graduated from the University of Arizona, earning a Bachelor of Science degree.
Mrs. Eller has spent the last 40 years supporting, contributing to, and directing many philanthropic efforts. She has been a long-standing civic leader and inspiration.
Mrs. Eller is a graduate and long-time supporter of the University of Arizona. She spent 16 years on the Foundation Board for the University of Arizona. And was a major contributor, along with her husband Karl, to the Stevie Eller Dance Theater at UofA.