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Laura Miller Obituary
Born March 20, 1985, Laura was a senior at Coastal Carolina University after transferring from the College of Charleston.
She was an employee of Ann Taylor Boutique and Wicked Stick Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, where she resided while attending college.
A graduate of Pee Dee Academy, she excelled in sports and academics.
Laura was a vivacious and talented young lady whose broad smile and winsome personality endeared her to everyone.
She was raised in a Christian home and had strong religious beliefs, which she shared with others.
Her values and her deep concern for her family and friends will be sorely missed, but the precious memories of these traits will endure forever.
She will also be missed by her circle of friends and extended family in Tennessee, where she once lived with her family for six years.
Laura is survived by her parents of Rains; her brother, Kyle of Rains; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Allen Dozier of Rains; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Betty Miller of Lake View; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
She is also survived by her boyfriend, Chad Prater, an Army Ranger stationed at Ft. Bragg, N.C.
Predeceasing Laura were her paternal grandfather, Ira Tooney Killer and her cousin, Neal Baker.
Services for Laura Elizabeth Miller will be Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 5 p.m. at Reedy Creek Baptist Church in Rains, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Darrell Floyd, pastor of Reedy Creek Baptist Church, will conduct the services.
Visitation will be prior to the service at 3:30 p.m.
Serving as pallbearers are Russ Richardson, Phillip Richardson, Brett Branham, Billy McMillan, Chase Mitchell and Chad Mitchell.
Please sign a guest book at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
Memorials may be made to Reedy Creek Baptist Church, 2508 S. Hwy. 501, Marion, SC 29571 or to the charity of one's choice.
Smith-Collins Funeral Funeral Home of Marion is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Laura Miller
Sylvia Skipper
May 3, 2007
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you during this most difficult time in your lives. Remember he is always with us and he will help each of you to continue without Laura, which will be hard, but you have wonderful memories.
Terry Sanders
May 1, 2007
Tommy, Phyllis & Kyle,
It has been so long since we have seen you, but we remember you often. We are able to smile when we remember "little" Laura. We remember her birth as if it were yesterday, when you were across the street from Chapin CO, at the Diamond Center. May God bless and keep you close during this painful time. Please know that we are keeping your family in our prayers daily. Love to you all.
Mike & Terry Sanders
Deb Sweitzer
May 1, 2007
Tommy,Phyllis and Kyle,
Though we have never met your family has been in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I will continue to pray for peace and understanding.
Von (Smith) Weeks
April 30, 2007
Tommy, my heart is saddened for you, Phyllis and Kyle in this time of deep sorrow. Laura will be missed by all who know her and her beautiful soul. I only wish I could help lift your heavy hearts.
Mickey (Rogers) Allen
April 30, 2007
Dear Tommy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Pamela Scott
April 30, 2007
Tommy, Phyllis, and Kyle,
Our hearts are filled with sadness and love for you all. We understand that there are no words that truly will comfort, but you all have been in our prayers since we first heard of Laura's accident and will continue to be. Please know how loved your entire family is by all of us. Robert, Pam, and Ashley Scott
April (Calder) Heckman
April 30, 2007
Phyllis, Tommy, and Kyle
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was certainly a blessing to be around. I know you all will miss her very much. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Jenna Hardee (Martin)
April 30, 2007
I know what it is like to loose a loved one before you want to let them go. My mama ( Faye Rogers ) died 3 weeks ago and I feel like each day I miss her more and more. But I do see the light at the end of the tunnel. Laura was a classmate and though I had not seen her in a while I will truly miss her. She always looked like an angel and now she is one. You are all in my prayers. Remember God is the ONLY one who can help you heal at this time.
Wanda Elvington
April 30, 2007
Dear Tommy and Family,
Although words are hard to find my heart goes out to each of you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
DENISE (ROGERS) ROWE
April 30, 2007
TOMMY & PHYLLIS, I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR PRECIOUS DAUGHTER, LAURA. BILLY AND I WERE OUT OF TOWN AND UNABLE TO MAKE IT BACK FOR HER SERVICE. PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR LOVE,THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. I CANNOT THINK OF ANYTHING THAT WILL EASE YOUR PAIN, BUT I KNOW THAT GOD IS WALKING BESIDE YOU, HOLDING YOU UP AND HE WILL HELP YOU ALL THROUGH THIS. IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT WE CAN DO, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL. WE LOVE YOU ALL.
Perry (Hunter) Hodge
April 30, 2007
Mr. Tommy, Mrs. Phyllis and Kyle -
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the sense of pain and suffering you all are going through. Thanks to Anne, I did hear and she let me know how Laura was doing. I'm sorry I was unable to make it yesterday to the services. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and will continue to be as you go through this hard time. If there is anything at all I can do, please let me know.
Kathy Stedman
April 30, 2007
Dear Tommy, Phyllis, and Kyle,
Since hearing of Laura's accident, your entire family has been in my family's daily prayers. I honestly do not know what I could say to ease your pain; do know that God is with you, waking and sleeping.
sasha myers
April 30, 2007
I sit here now still in shock and unbelievably saddened that U R no longer here. Im trying 2 figure out why this has happened. It doesnt make sense and NEVER will. Someone who was as fun, positive, energetic, sincere, loving...need I go on 2 have left us so suddenly. I sit here now overwelmed with the thought of never talking 2 U again about absolutely nothing that we so randomly did. I am hearbroken beyond belief and I can honestly say at this point in time Im never going 2 B able 2 get over this. I feel very lucky that I was one of the choice few 2 B able 2 hold your hand and say goodbye before you went off 2 heaven. I will never forget you telling me that I was an "amazing person" for me getting myself through my accident as I have. And I know sit here and think of of I am going 2 B able 2 get myself through this tragic loss of U being the strong person you have always known me 2 be. I am going 2 find a way 2 keep you and your namesake alive forever. I will miss you more than anyone will ever know but Im pretty confident that you already know up there. I love you and will forever be greatful 2 call you a friend.
Ashley Watts
April 29, 2007
Mr. Tommy, Mrs. Phyllis, and Kyle:
I love you guys very much. Laura was such a great friend and I was blessed to have her in my life. Shes going to be missed by all the people that have had the pleasure of meeting her. I will continue to keep you guys in my prayers..because after living with Laura for 3 years ya'll are practically my family too. I love you and I'm here for you--she may be gone but her spirit will be with us forever.
Love ya'll!
Kim Hartrum
April 29, 2007
Phyllis, Tommy, and Kyle,
I am sorry I cannot be there for you during this terrible time. Thank you so much for all the support that you offered during Dad's illness. We are all thinking of you here.
Margo Herring
April 29, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Margo and Johnny Herring
Connie (Smith) Graham
April 29, 2007
Dear Tommy and Family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter on Friday. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Robert Brown
April 29, 2007
We are saddened by your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Paula, Robert, Rob, Sara & Sally
Judy McCants
April 29, 2007
Sorry to hear about your loss.Our
prayers are with you.
Judy & Winston McCants
Dean James
April 29, 2007
Tommy and Phyllis, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. I know she had to be a fine young lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Meredith Fields
April 29, 2007
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Laura was such a beautiful person. I haven't seen her in years, yet she is still one of my PDA classmates I think about all the time. My deepest sympathies and constant prayers are with you all.
Anita Maness
April 29, 2007
Our daughters were friends at CCU. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Dixie, Samantha & Frank Daniel Drew
April 29, 2007
Phyllis, Tommy, and Kyle
As you prepare for the funeral of your daughter, I know you hearts must be heavy will grief. Laura was always a very kind and sweet young lady to me and my children. We too will miss her. God does not make mistakes and maybe soon we will find the reason that her season was cut short. We love you and our prayers are with you and your family.
Frances & Frank Drew
April 29, 2007
Dear Tommy, Phyllis, & Kyle, Just remember the darkest time is just before dawn. Our prayers are for you and the other members of your family. We love you and so does God.
I will try and see you after most of the croud have left.If you need us, please call us. May God's richest blessings be upon you all!
Leah Rogers
April 29, 2007
Our prayers have been with you all and will continue to be there always until you see Laura again.
With Love, Leah
and Kerry (Leah's Mom)
BETTY DUKE ALLEN
April 29, 2007
TOMMY AND FAMILY; I EXTEND TO YOU MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
Rob & Kim Kruzick
April 29, 2007
Dear Tommy, Phyllis & Kyle,
We can't even imagine your pain or what you are going through. We have been praying first for Laura and now for you. We just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, The Kruzick's
Denise Richardson
April 29, 2007
Tommy, Phyllis and Kyle,
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not hear about any of this until Friday. I will remember your family in my prayers at this time of loss. I am sure that with time, the hurt will begin to heal, but I am certain that it will be very hard. She sounded like a wonderful young lady and I am sorry that I haven't saw her since she was small to witness this for myself. If there is anything that I can do for you, please let me know. (I am Dan Alford's sister.)
Gordon McNeil
April 29, 2007
We will miss your beautiful smile at wicked stick.My prayers are with you and your family.
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