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Mary Miller Obituary

MILTON - Mary C. Miller, 68, of Milton passed away at Beebe Medical Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. She was the daughter of the late William "Boots" and Mary (Cumiskey) Miller, born in Cumberland, Maryland on April 10, 1947. Mary graduated from Catholic Girls Central in Cumberland, Md. and the College of Notre Dame in Baltimore, Md. She received a Masters in Education from Loyola College in Maryland and a second Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling from University of Oregon. She was an Academic Advisor at the University of Delaware, Georgetown Campus for 20 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Dorothy Miller; a god-son, Thomas Larson; a brother, Greg Miller; and two nieces. Ms. Miller is survived by two god-daughters, Laura Larson and Alyssa I. Houghtling; seven siblings, Patricia Wigger (husband Tom), Theresa Fuller (husband Harry), Nancy Richard, Marilyn Kisner (husband Daniel), John Miller, William Miller (wife Dorothy) and Norm Miller. An informal time of visitation and celebration of Mary's life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Irish Eyes, 105 Union St., Milton. Donations can be made to Alyssa I. Houghtling College Fund at M&T Bank in Georgetown. Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Inc., 416 Federal St., Milton.

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Published by Delaware State News on Jul. 27, 2015.

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Howard Fishman

August 3, 2015

You will be missed. You had the spirit and all the encouragement for wide range of Georgetown students to succeed.

Carol Phipps

August 3, 2015

I can still see Mary working with students to make choices that would help them to shine. She genuinely cared about them and made each moment count. What a loving and kind person we have lost.

August 3, 2015

I was so sad to hear this news. Mary cared deeply about the students in her charge and worked so hard to see that they were treated fairly and served well. She will be missed by many.

Barry Joyce

August 1, 2015

Mary was one of the kindest, caring and genuine people that I have met in Delaware. She truly loved all of her students!

Donna Burtelle

July 31, 2015

Mary was a beautiful person who touched many lives. My deepest sympathies to the family.

July 29, 2015

My heart goes out to Alyssa and Laura in dealing with the loss of their dear Mary from our earthly world! I had the pleasure of knowing Mary for several years while both of us have worked at the Owens Campus of DTCC. We became closer when I discovered that Alyssa and my greatniece, Lizzi, are good friends. Mary was such an inspiring counselor to her many students (and friends), and we will feel her loss. Her wisdom will live on for years to come...

Donna Watson

July 28, 2015

so sorry to hear this sad news.... I worked with Mary for several years many years ago.... One of the most sincerest, thoughtful, and kindest person I have ever met. We lost touch over the years... My condolences to the family.. Heaven is blessed with an angel...

July 28, 2015

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of our classmate, Mary. Condolences to the family. Mary Pat Hsieh Woodman

Kathleen Licinski

July 27, 2015

Words cannot express the emptiness that I feel now that Mary is gone. She always knew the right things to say and how to handle difficult situations. She was a true friend and colleague and will be missed. Heaven has gained an angel.

JKP Hawkins

July 27, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the Miller Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during these difficult times.

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