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Gerry Miller - SAVANNAH - Beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, Gerry Miller died June 6, 2008. A veteran, an artist, and environmentalist, Gerry exhibited many years at the Savannah Art Association and wrote calligraphy for such groups as the Hibernian Society. She attended the Savannah College of Art and Design. She was a member of Saint John's Episcopal Church. As an environmentalist, she supported the Sierra Club, Greenpeace, and especially, Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway. She often published letters in the Savannah Morning News about ecology. Gerry loved art and visited the Louvre,The British Museum, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, and many art museums in the U.S. She worked at Walden Books in Oglethorpe mall for twenty years. She retired to the Rose of Sharon Apartments where she has lived for 15 years. She is survived by two sons, Dr. Jack Miller of Atlanta and Mr. John Miller of Savannah, Son-in-law Darryl Gossett, a granddaughter, Maggie Vivian Miller, a sister, Marilyn Johnson, and several close nieces. She donated her body to the Medical College of Georgia in Agusta, GA. In lieu of flowers, gifts should be made in her name to the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway. FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc. P.O. Box 341, Arden, NC 28704 or P.O. Box 20986, Roanoke, Va. 24018, 800-228-7275 (toll-free), 540-772-2992 (fax) [email protected]. A gathering in her honor will be announced by the family. Information may be found at www.geocities.com/gerrymil/GerryMiller.html Savannah Morning News June 8, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Jun. 8, 2008.

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Michelie Brown

July 5, 2008

John, and family! when found out, it was the hardest phone call to make to you John, for our friendship is special, and w/your upkeep on your mom's health to me, it struck me hard for words to express. As my sis said, losing a mom is so very hard, but knowing we are our mothers children is awesome to keep in our hearts. She will always be with you for yrs to come, but she is yes, out of pain now, and lived such a nice/crazy life like she wanted to, accomplishing so much, sharing w/so many. It's been 12 yrs, since losing our mom, and we're closer now, then when she was alive. I wish you'd give me a holler, as I worry bout you, and wish I could have helped more so w/any personal thgs, as know you did so much to keep her happy, or not, ha! she was a lady, like none other, Amen! my sympathy goes out to all that she touched, w/much respect, we are, Shellie and Bob....her site is awesome! Prayers always!

Cindy Wamer

July 5, 2008

Hello John, I heard from Shellie that your Mom passed away and I want to say that I know how hard that is to deal with. Please know that my sincere and deepest thoughts are with you through this difficult time. Just know that she is at peace and she is always with you in spirit. I don't really know the details of her passing meaning if she has been ill and if it was expected or not. Either way you will miss her dearly. I truly believe that when people pass over to their next life it is because God has a new purpose for them. And he must have needed her with him now. I am sorry for your loss and hope that you are okay with it. Remember that death is not something to be sad about but that it is a celebration of one's life. I miss my Mom so much all the time but I am grateful that God let me have her as long as I did. One day we will be together again and that I am sure of. God bless you and all your family and hold each other tight and remember all the good things that your Mom stood for. Memories are what holds us all together in the end. My prayers are for you at this time....... Thanks,
Cindy Wamer

Jack Miller

June 12, 2008

Thank you to everyone who has commented on the extraordinary life of my mother. You can find photos and other comments at:
http://gerrymiller.blogspot.com/

Jake Waldrop

June 11, 2008

I will miss your mother. She was a remarkable, unique woman who was loyal, kind, artistic, and steadfast. She loved to shock convention and follow her own drummer, the world be damned. I'm sorry she died suddenly, but am grateful I got a chance to know her and to love her. She was a wave of emotion and great humor. She loathed hypocrisy and those who never recognized the absurdity of their own existence. While she had some regrets, she reveled in her connections with those who mattered the most to her. Enthusiastic, anecdotal, and devoted to causes beyond the temporal. She will be missed. Love, Jake.

lee killian

June 11, 2008

Jack, Johnny and Darryl, I hope all of you are doing ok. Your mom was one of the most colorful people I have ever known. She was also very passionate and caring. Needless to say she is the kind of person that anyone who knew her will never forgot.

Denese Duncan

June 10, 2008

I worked with Gerry at Waldenbooks
and have very fond memories of her.
I am sorry I just found out about her passing today and missed the gathering. She was a special lady.

Debbie Neal

June 10, 2008

Jackie & Johnny, mom told me about Aunt Gerry........I'm so sorry that she's gone.... But at least she won't be suffering anymore. I know mom is very sad that she wasn't able get down there to see Gerry last week as she had planned.
Just fyi, I took mom to the hospital Sunday morning for those spasms she's been experiencing in her back. She's still there and I'm hoping she can start physical therapy either today or tomorrow. I will keep you posted......
Love,
Debbie

Steve Killian

June 9, 2008

Jack and John
So sorry about the lose of your mom. Having known well through all these years and traveled with her to England and such she was surely one of a kind. and will be missed very much. Love and peace to all of the family.

Jocelin & Maggie

June 9, 2008

Gerry may be gone but she will never be forgotten by those of us who knew and loved her. She was a true original. We'll miss her...

Paul Jurgensen MD

June 8, 2008

The Hibernian Society of Savannah has lost its sweetheart as well as a talented calligrapher for our Annual Dinner invitations. Gerri was very special to our officers and to The Board of Stewards. We were all fortunate to have known and to have worked with her. She was wonderful and will be missed.
Paul Jurgensen MD
Chairman, Bd. of Stewards, Hibernian Society of Savannah.

Becky Tedder

June 8, 2008

I am so sorry to learn of Gerry's death. She was a wonderful friend to all of my family. She was so artistic and well read. I loved her sense of humor and will always remember her fondly. I will treasure the Christmas cards she sent me each year. I regret that I didn't see more of her in the past year. My condolences to Jack and John, my childhood friends. You're in my prayers. Becky Conaway Tedder

"SONNY" STRICKLAND

June 8, 2008

I knew Gerry well. When we were at the "Out-post" or 1790, we would engage in conversations trying to pick each other's brain. She was great; extremely intelligent; personable and had many friends. She will be sorely missed by family and friends(that had the pleasure of knowing the real "GERRY"::"SONNY"

Joey Kratzer

June 8, 2008

John,
So sorry to hear of your loss.You and yours will be in my prayers. We went to Savannah High together in the late 1960's. Hope you are doing well. Your picture in your Mom's blog cemented my notion that you were the John Miller I knew at good ole' SHS. I now live in Asheville and know why your Mom loved these mountains !!
God bless
Joey

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