Janet Miller Obituary
Janet dedicated many years of her professional life to the New York State Comptroller's Office, where her commitment and diligence left a lasting impression. Beyond her career, she was deeply involved in her community and faith. A devout sister in the Jehovah's Witnesses, Janet's spiritual devotion was a guiding force throughout her life.
Her generosity extended into volunteer work at the Hudson Area Library, where she gave freely of her time and energy. Her selflessness and thoughtfulness were hallmarks of her character-she consistently placed the needs of others before her own and offered unwavering support to those around her.
Janet is lovingly remembered by her sister Estelle Council and husband Kenneth Council; brothers Russell Taylor and wife Linda Taylor, and James A. Miller; nephews Michael and Jason Miller; niece Carmen Vaughan; grand-nieces Laelah and Samirah Council; as well as a large extended family of cousins, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and friends who were touched by her kindness.
She was preceded in death by her sisters Dorothy Miller and Gail Rucker; nephews Christopher Phillips, Patrick Council, and Matthew Council; niece Rachel Johnson; parents Charlotte Miller and James H. Miller; along with many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Janet was a special sister, aunt, and friend whose devotion to family ran deep. Her memory will continue to inspire those who knew her.
In honor of Janet's legacy of service and love for learning, donations may be made to the Hudson Area Library.
May her memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved her. A Memorial Gathering will be held on July 27, 2025, at 12:30 PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 391 Fairview Ave
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Marcia corrado
September 27, 2025
Marcia corrado
September 26, 2025
Janet was my grandmother's best friends daughter she will be missed
John M Gillette
September 25, 2025
Janet was a great person. Rode to work in albany on the bus for many many years. She was a l so a classmate at hudson high class s of 1967. I just found out about this today. I am so very sorry. My condolences go out to her family.
Indira
August 6, 2025
Janet, an avid reader, patient, kind, and wise - always moving, smiling, and listening. Our time is so very precious and short. I write this to honor you because I believe you are 'there' reading the words written in your memory, witnessing the memories, and how much you are missed and loved by the many lives you've touched. Thank you for sharing books with me and for your love of family and reading. Rest in the stillness, beauty and light. Peace to you and your family. Never forgotten - Indira
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Vitaliy K
August 5, 2025
Janet was the the 1st person to meet me on my 1st day at OSC in 1999 as I walked thru the door and took me around and showed me where the supplies, my desk, copier, etc. were at. Over the many years, I've enjoyed her company, the small talk, chats, her wit and humor. For the last 25 years, sometimes we worked on same floor, some years we didn't, but we always ran into each other in hallway, elevator, and it was always such a pleasure to meet her, to catch up on news, she was one of my favorite persons, that even on a gloomy, rainy, cold day - would bring a smile to my face and brighten up my day. Janet never sat still, she was always on the move, always doing things for people around the office! I will miss you Janet and your humor, and can't believe I won't run into you anymore at OSC, and always ask you, when are you retiring Janet?:-). RIP.
Carl Whearity
July 24, 2025
Janet is sadly missed by all in our ERP Admin group, although in my case she was always picking on me for never seeming to do any work, as her timing was always impeccable where I "would" be standing around when she showed up. I had told Janet that I was an avid movie collector so she would bring me in bags of surplus movies that the Hudson Library were selling off at a dollar a movie. A great deal so I bought quite of lot of movies from Janet. Considering she had to get the bus into work every day, an hour and a half each way I believe, and she is hauling those bags of movies in was quite an amazing thing that she did. She was also a prolific reader, and I enjoyed quite a few conversations regarding books that she'd read. RIP Janet!!!!
Kara Langdon
July 23, 2025
Janet was such a special part of the State Comptroller's Office Community. She served on countless teams and committees and was always volunteering to do more. My favorite story about Janet was the time she was supposed to bring in bagels for a Volunteer Team bake sale, but it ended up being the day of a huge blizzard. But Janet wouldn't be deterred, she still took the bus into work through the snow, even though it took twice as long to get to Albany as usual. The storm was so bad that they eventually suspended bus service and Janet was stuck in Albany. But that didn't bother her, she decided to walk through the snow to the train station to get home. Thankfully someone saw her walking and gave her a ride to the train station. It would seem crazy to anyone else to go through all that for bagels, but that was the kind of person Janet was. She had such a big heart, and if she could do something to help someone else, that became her priority over all else. She will be so dearly missed. Rest in power, sweet lady!
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