Miriam Caskin Lowe

Miriam Caskin Lowe -MACON - Miriam Caskin Lowe, of 520 High Point North Road, died Wednesday following a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Clinton Richard Joseph Caskin and the late Ruth Carlisle Caskin. -She was educated in the elementary and secondary schools of Bibb County, attended Emory University and received a B.S. Degree from Louisiana State University. -Throughout her adult life, she was active in the volunteer segment of the community. She served as president of the Junior League of Macon, Inc., and was trustee and officer of numerous cultural, educational, and philanthropic organizations and institutions including the Museum of Arts and Sciences, Stratford Academy, Hay House and Macon Heritage Foundation. She was a former chairman of the Fine Arts Committee of the Museum of Arts and Sciences. -Later in her adult life, she returned to the classroom as both student and teacher. She received two advanced degrees in education, MED and EDS from Georgia College and State University. She was an instructor of language arts and social studies at Carter Elementary School. Professional recognitions include Carter Teacher of the Year and Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year for Bibb County. -She was a charter member of Potpourri Garden Club, Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity and Vineville United Methodist Church where she served on the Altar Guild. -She is survived by her daughters, Camille Mumford Lowe of Oakland, CA , Miriam Lowe Hatcher of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; son-in-law, John Darden Hatcher; brother, Dr. C. R. Joseph Caskin of Athens, GA; sister-in-law, Jerry Caskin; sister, Camille Caskin Lasseter of Macon; brother-in-law, Jack Lasseter; several nieces, nephews and cousins. -A memorial service will be held at Vineville United Methodist Church at 3 p.m., Friday with Dr. Marcus Tripp and Dr. William W. Oliver officiating. Burial will be private for the family in Riverside Cemetery. -The family would welcome the opportunity to greet family and friends in the Christian Life Center immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested for the Altar Guild at Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Avenue Macon, GA 31204 or the Fine Arts Committee at the Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210. -Visitwww.mem.comto express tributes. -Snow's Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.