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Marguerite Miller Obituary

Marguerite Miller (Burke) 48

September 10, 2013

Marguerite died peacefully on Tuesday, September, 10, 2013 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Marguerite handled her illness with swan-like grace and unflinching determination.  Even in times of pain she never once complained. Her outward sense of calm in the face of her greatest battle serves as a lesson to all of us that you need not let your battle define who you are.

Marguerite was a devoted wife and mother, and if you were lucky enough to call her a friend, a truer one could not be had.

Marguerite is survived by her loving husband John and their two children Kayla and Jim, as well as her parents Jim and Judy Burke. She is pre-deceased by her sister, Dorothy (Andy), and also survived by her sister Gina (Paul) Kuzemka, her brothers, Jim (Lori) and Ray (Danielle) Burke, grandfather Thomas J. Hickey Sr. and adoring nephews, Kevin, Jackson, RJ, Cash, Ryker and Luke, and many other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life Mass at St. Paul Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Marguerite's memory to ovariancancerfl.org .

Published by The News-Press on Sep. 18, 2013.
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Dear, Judy and family,
Your loss cannot in any way befully understood by anyone outside of your family circle. Courageously, you have all been at Marguerite's side cheering her own as she valiantly fought her battle against cancer! She may have lost her battle to cancer, but what she left behind to each of you her loved ones,goes far beyond the gates of ddeath. Her faith, her undaunting courage, her will to hold onto life as long as she could for your sake...these are but a few of the gifts she left for you to hold on to until you all meet again in the House of our Heavenly Father! She suffers no more...she is in His Presence as she smiles and watches over each of you. My prayers go up for each of you as you mourn the loss of one so dear. May she rest in Peace!
Lovingly,
Rita Joyce

Rita Joyce

October 7, 2013

A beautiful soul has gone to Heaven!
Truly an inspritation to us all in battling with her illness, Our prayers go out to the family, especially John, who attended her lovingly through all this time. May God grant his blessing to you all,

Gardiner Family Gardiner's

September 23, 2013

No one can imagine your pain, we can only hope God will help you survive this challenge, your daughters are embracing each other today as they once did. Love, Agnes and Al Rodriguez

September 22, 2013

The LORD has set his throne in heaven and his kingdom rules over everything.(Psalm 103:19). Marguerite, knows that the life that we possess now is the life to come, not the life on this earth. She is resting in the LORD, not more tears, not more sorrows, not more suffering. Aleluya!
Love in Christ,
Ginny Diaz

Ginny Diaz

September 21, 2013

May God's grace and strength carry each one in this dear woman's family as they look to Him our Savior for their needs throughout the coming days.

Rosalie Benson

September 19, 2013

Marguerite..may God Bless You and forever hold you in his arms . You will be missed by everyone , especially your family & friends. We will keep you forever in our prayers.

Joseph & Helen Weiderman

September 19, 2013

Marg I don't even know what to say!!You were truly an inspiration and a very strong woman. one of the strongest women I have ever known. I am going to miss you so much especially your funny facebook posts. My heart breaks for your family. I wish I could be there to celebrate YOU but as you know I have my grandson and I am ALWAYS watching hi. Love you all so much. RIP my friend until we meet again.

Chrissy Carrow

September 18, 2013

Marguerite, sorrow fills so many who knew you, you were always so kind and sweet and your love shined so bright for life even when you didn't feel well. I am blessed to have met you and pray you are at rest in our Lord's loving arms. You are truly missed.

Jenny Surles

September 18, 2013

Marguerite was one of my mentors, as is her loving Husband, John. My wish was to come see her again in October with my wife to be but God couldn't wait to bring her to His side.

Gary Fink

September 18, 2013

I never met this courageous young lady, but I know she put up one heck of a fight against this horrible illness. I know how much she will be missed by her family. Rest in Peace pretty lady the pain is over and the angel that entered heaven will forever be in the arms of Our Lord!

Marge Lupton

September 18, 2013

Marguerite was like a mother to me, and I will miss her love and encouragement. I am honored to attend her service on Saturday. My thoughts and prayers are with the Miller family.

Victoria

September 18, 2013

Marguerite was like a mother to me. You will be missed. I wish I could be there for your celebration, I will be in spirit. I love you and this is not goodbye but see you later.

Ricardo Parr

September 18, 2013

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