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Elayne Miller Obituary

Elayne Miller 90, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 29, 2014. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Elayne was a graduate of Goucher College. She had many careers: stockbroker, community volunteer, realtor and travel agent. An avid golfer, tennis and bridge player, she most loved traveling the world. Elayne is preceded in death by her parents, Isadore and Augusta Rafkin and brother, Lewis. She is survived by daughter, Leslie (Sean) and son, Jeffrey (Sandra); grandchildren, Shawn, Kendra Garwood (Gerry) and Andrew; great-grandchildren, Macy, Kennedy and Marlow; sister, Doris (Richard); nieces, Jane and Ann and nephew, Ritchie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs or Arizona Theatre Co. Services will be private.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 6, 2014.

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April 8, 2014

I will miss our lunches out together and the great hats she chose for our lunch dates.

My condolences Leslie

Debby moss

April 6, 2014

Leslie, I'm sadden to read about the passing of your Mom. Given her years on this earth, she left you with many wonderful memories for years to come. May God have her by his side.

Bob Aranda

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