Barbara Jean Miller

Memorial services celebrating the life of Mrs. Jean Miller will begin at 11:00 on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with the Reverends Jack Kern and Matthew Pagels officiating. The family will receive guests from 9:30 until 10:45 on Saturday prior to the services at the funeral home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Miller, age 85, of Meridian went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Her daughters, Mary Jo and Tonya write: "Mom was a talented seamstress who shared her gift with others for more than 65 years. She loved sewing and could make just about anything-from pillows and beautiful comforters for her bed to most of her girls' clothing. She worked many years at the Liberty Shop in Meridian before retiring, but her love for sewing never stopped. She continued taking in sewing at home until her health began to decline.

Jean also loved cooking for her family. Some of our favorite treats were her delicious fudge and her famous caramel cake, which always brought everyone together.

One of her greatest joys was riding through the countryside with Sonny on their motorcycle. She especially loved telling the story about going on a double date with Elvis Presley before he became famous-a story that always brought smiles and laughter.

While she dearly loved her girls, her grandchildren held a very special place in her heart. They lovingly called her "Nanny Jean." She always wanted the very best for them and encouraged them to work hard, follow their dreams, and make something meaningful of their lives.

Her love, guidance, and encouragement will continue to live on in all who knew and loved her."

Survivors include her daughters, Mary Jo Robinson (Randy) and Tonya Pagels (Robert); grandchildren, Crystal Bass (Anthony), Summer Alexander (Jason), Ashly Ballard, and Matthew Pagels (Leah); twelve great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mike Hatcher, Billy Hatcher (Jerri); two sisters, Jo Ellen Martin (Jack) and Lee Ann Poynter (Charlie); and numerous other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. "Sonny" Miller and one grandson, Corey Steil.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Miller be made to the Missions Fund at Russell Baptist Church at 1844 Highway 11 and 80, Meridian, Mississippi 39301 and/or to the Missions Fund at Fountain of Life UPC at P.O. Box 601 Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457.

Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Robinson, Robert Pagels, Jason Alexander, Holton Alexander, Tre French, Cainan Pagels, and Josh Ballard.

Mrs. Miller’s family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Miller’s caregivers.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.robertbarhamffh.com.