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MARY MILLER Obituary
MARY JANE MILLER (Age 93)
On Sunday, January 10, 2016, of Derwood, MD, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Melvin E. Miller; mother of Gary (Kathy) Miller, Kevin Miller (Aniki), and the late Sharon Miller; grandmother of Carolyn (Kent) Gabriel, Michael (Laura) Miller, and Kristin Miller; sister of Ursula Walters. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and the matriarch of the Knouse family of Snyder County, PA. She was an avid herbalist and gardener known for her wreaths and snowdrops. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, on Thursday, January 14, at 11 a.m. Interment at Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to either the US National Arboretum, 3501 New York Ave, Washington, DC 20002, specify National Herb Garden; or Potomac Unit of the Herb Society America, P.O. Box 1055, Springfield, VA 22151.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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February 11, 2016
Mary Jane was a dear friend of mine for many years in Silver Spring, and Kevin and Will were friends, too. We both loved to garden, although she was the expert! My condolences to her sons. Goodbye, Mary Jane; you'll be gardening in heaven.
Lyle Jaffe
January 14, 2016
Donna and I send our condolences to Gary and Kevin and their families on the death of their beloved mother, grandmother and aunt.
Mike Knouse
January 13, 2016
Our condolences to the family. Mary Jane will be sorely missed by all.
Peter Frandsen
January 12, 2016
Mary Jane Miller was a long time member of the Silver Spring Garden Club. She worked closely with my mother who was the president of the Club for many years. Mary Jane was known as the herb lady and her expertise in herbs was known by all. She would run the herb table at the annual Garden Mart held in May of each year.
Pamela Benner-Diehl
January 12, 2016
In remembrance of our beautiful Aunt Mary Jane, so full of Love and Joy! Your hugs, your vibrance, your compassion, your smiles, your caring tears & mostly your Love for Family all contribute to your legacy. You will be missed by many - Thank you for a lifetime of Love.
January 12, 2016
Rosemary, for remembrance.
Love, The Earl Knouse family
Mary Jane Miller staffing the herb table at the Silver Spring Garden Club's annual GardenMart plant sale at Brookside Gardens.
Kathy Jentz
January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016
I worked with Mary Jane two times bi a row at the SS Garden Club annual spring plant sale and was so impressed by her extended knowledge of herbs. he will be sorely missed. I send my condolences to her family.
connie garrett
January 12, 2016
Ms. Miller was a neighbor and a very elegant and gracious lady. I met her through the Silver Spring Garden Club years ago and bought some exquisite and unique rose necklaces then lavender necklaces from her. These items were made by her and members of the herb society and I have never seen such necklaces anywhere else. Mr. Miller's residence in Silver Spring was around the corner from my street. I enjoyed seeing her white peonies and speaking with her when taking walks. My condolences to the family.
Steven and Sandra Strazza
January 12, 2016
I just saw this woman and she was still vibrant. I remember well the basement full of plants that just smelled good. A shock and disheartenment. My wife and both feel a loss and we offer our prayers to the family during this time of mourning.
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