Deborah Ann Miller

Brattleboro- Deborah Ann Miller, 71, of Taylor Heights, a resident of Hinsdale since 1990, died Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital following an extended period of declining health due to Alzheimer's disease. Deborah was born in Key West, Florida on October 21, 1953, the daughter of Lewis and Jean Marie (Bishop) Rivers. Being from a military family, she was raised and educated where her father and family were stationed at the time that included Virginia Beach, VA, several locations in California and finally Willimantic, Connecticut where she graduated from Windham High School, Class of 1971. She worked for several years in the food/café services for the Hinsdale Public School system where she retired from as a manager. Previously Deborah had been employed at the former Page's Ice Cream, Riverview Diner and Green Door Restaurant which she helped co-manage. She enjoyed trips to local casinos that included Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Of her other interests, she liked crafting, looking for bargains at area tag sales, and working in her flower garden. On August 17, 1991, in Hinsdale, she was married to James A. Miller who survives. Besides her husband of 33 years, she leaves her five siblings: brothers, Lewis Rivers of Florida, John Rivers of New York, and Kevin Rivers of Michigan; and sisters, Jean Marie Repik of South Carolina and Janice Rivers of Florida. Additionally, she is survived by many nieces and nephews and a host of close friends. She was predeceased by her sister and best friend, Diana Rivers. In keeping with her final wishes, no funeral services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Deborah's name may be made to Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Deborah, please visit our floral store.