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Ruth Miller Obituary

Ruth Messer Miller, 76, of Oxford passed away October 17, 2019 at her residence.
She is survived by her son, Benny Miller, wife Lyn; daughters, Wendy Renea Miller(Gary) and Tracie Mahaffey, husband Shane; Grandchildren, Casey Tarrence, husband Kyle; Brianna Mahaffey; Shanea Carter, husband Ryan; Michael Aderhold; Abby Miller; Karen Owens, husband Justin; Melissa Slaten, husband Chris; brother Charles "Butch" Messer; 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and extended daughter Shelley Rogers and her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Benny F. Miller Sr; daughter, Belinda Sue Miller; son, Roger Miller; parents Charles D Messer and Hazel Smith; step mom Shirley Messer and half-brother Craig Messer.
Ruth was born and raised in Anniston and a resident of Munford/Oxford. She retired from Alabama Power. Ruth was a selfless Christian woman; she loved her family, cooking, gardening, coffee, and hosting family and friends.
The family will receive family and friends Sunday October 20th from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held on Monday October 21st at 11:00 at Dogwood Trail Memorial Gardens. The service will be officiated by Rev Neal Pinkard. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Rogers, Cade Rogers, Charlie Messer, Ricky Roszell, Kyle Tarrence and Michael Aderhold.
A special thank you to New Beacon Hospice Amendisys Home Health Care.
Miller Funeral Home will direct the service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Anniston Star on Oct. 20, 2019.

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