MARIE-CLAIRE MILLER

MARIE-CLAIRE MILLER  
Of Bethesda, MD died suddenly on Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Miami, FL of natural causes, with her husband at her side. Wife of Stephen B. Miller, Marie-Claire was born in Jargeau, France on August 25, 1940. The daughter of Georges and Marie Louise Baudin, and middle sister to Micheline Charreire, Monique Grivilers, Marie-Noelle Roze and Marie-Christine Baudin. Marie-Claire is survived by her husband, Steve; children, Corinne Smithen of Montclair, NJ, Valerie Hochman of Bethesda, MD and Sandra Rosenband of South Orange, NJ; three sons-in-law, Kevin Smithen, Adam Hochman and David Rosenband; eight grandchildren, Chloe, Felicia and Scarlett Smithen, Ian and Drew Hochman, and Margot, Spencer and Paula Rosenband. She is also survived by her sisters, nephews and nieces in France and in the USA, a large contingent of friends and extended family members. Marie-Claire and Steve met in France during his US Army tour of duty. They enjoyed a long and happy marriage, a wonderful life filled with family, friends, travel, community and charitable work. Marie-Claire''s most distinguishing character trait was her devotion to the people she cared about, tending to them, listening, visiting, keeping in close touch, always "being there" for each and every one. Funeral Services are scheduled for December 23, 2015 at 2:15 P.M. at Norbeck/Judean Memorial Gardens Chapel, Olney, MD. The family will be receiving visits from 6 to 9 P.M., on Wednesday, December 23 and from 12 noon to 5 P.M. on Thursday, December 24 at the Miller residence.