Joyce Mary Miller

Joyce Mary Miller obituary, Honey Brook, PA

Joyce Mary Miller

Joyce Miller Obituary

Visit the James J. Terry Funeral Home - Downington website to view the full obituary.
Joyce Mary Miller, 87, of Honey Brook, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Michael G. Miller who passed away in 2010.

Born on November 18, 1938 in Kings Manor, PA, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Anna (Wasko) Shoemaker. Joyce was an excellent mother and homemaker, and her kids remember that she loved doing laundry and the dishes. For several years she was also a crossing guard with Norristown Township. Joyce loved gardening and crafting, and most of all, spending time with her family.

Surviving are her children Michael G. Miller, Jr., husband of Jodi, of Collegeville, Steve Miller, of Frazer, Donna Stumm, wife of Ed, of Honey Brook, Joy McAvoy, wife of Michael, of West Norriton, and Harry Miller of Honey Brook; eight grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and a sister Joann Lauro of Millsboro, DE. Joyce was preceded in death by a granddaughter Jazlyn, and her siblings John Shoemaker, Karl Shoemaker and Anne Bennett.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Donations may be made in Joyce's memory to the American Cancer Society.
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