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Mary Miller Obituary
Mary Ann Miller departed this life on Friday, October 22, 2010, at the age of 44.
Mary was the second youngest daughter of George Miller of Buckingham and the late Lucy Mae Miller. Mary was also preceded in death by two brothers, Philmore Johnson and George Miller; and one sister, Judy Miller.
Mary leaves to cherish her memory one son, Alvin Miller and his girlfriend Angie Brooks; one granddaughter, Nakiya Jackson; a devoted life partner of 32 years, Alvin Agee; two very close friends, Woodrow Jones and Linda Cabell; seven sisters, Etta Chambers and her husband, Macarthur, of Buckingham, Nellie Hill and her husband, Thomas of Louisa, Barbara Washington and her husband, George, Pastor Beverly Jones and her husband, Ray, Elizabeth Jones, Diane Johnson and her husband, Alfred, all of Charlottesville, Shirley Mae Chambers and her husband, Johnny, of Buckingham; five brothers, Frezell Johnson and his wife, Ida, of Buckingham, Charles Miller and his wife, Etta, of Troy, Wayne Miller of Florida, Larry Miller and his wife, Brenda, of Buckingham; one sister-in-law, Barbara Johnson of Charlottesville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends too many to mention but all are dear to her. Mary will be deeply missed and her memory shall carry on in those that loved her.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the Highway of Faith Holy Church, 27105 North James Madison Highway, Arvonia, VA 23004 with Pastor Virginia L. Agee officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at the J. F. Bell Funeral Home.
Special thanks to the Hospice of the Piedmont and the nurses on 3 East of the University of Virginia Medical Center for their special attention to Mary.
J.F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. jfbellfuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Stephanie Ragland
October 29, 2010
Bless the family and remember prayer will help u thru.
Bridgett Walton
October 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Claudette Stanton-Dove
October 29, 2010
So sorry to hear of her passing. I remember her from school and she was always a very sweet person who was thoughtful of others. May God Bless and keep you during this trying time.
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Jean Rush
October 28, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Joanne Cook-Cooper
October 27, 2010
To Lisa and the Johnson/Miller Family
May God bless and keep you all at this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you and the family.
ANITA,EUBANKS BRAXTON
October 27, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Mark & Liz Turner
October 26, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brenda Miller
October 26, 2010
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
October 26, 2010
Stay Strong "Forty" & The Family. We love you all.Keep The Faith & Remember To Put God First At All Times..Love Buckwheat,Pat,Carl,Florine & Cheetah,Stanley & Mom Hazel
Florine Coles Taylor & Family
October 26, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Atanya Eubanks
October 26, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Eddie and Carolyn Booker
October 25, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
The Brittle Family
October 25, 2010
We are sorry to hear about your loss.
Gaines and Cindy Deane
October 25, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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