Stephanie "Stef" Jo Miller

Stephanie "Stef" Miller, age 69,

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on May 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Stephanie was born on June 12, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan to Doris and Thomas Brandimore. Stephanie was united in marriage to her loving husband Lee (Trip) Miller on April 9, 1983. Growing up in Saginaw, she attended Arthur Hill High School. Stephanie was a lively member of Zion Lutheran Church and created great relationships within the congregation. Stephanie enjoyed spending as much time as possible with friends and family at Sand Lake, National City, Michigan. Stephanie will be remembered for her quick wit, wise advice, and passionately having the backs of those she loved. She had a special love and passion for gardening, all types of painting, and enjoyed putting together countless puzzles with anyone who would join her. Stephanie was most proud of her family and the quality time spent together. Stephanie touched the lives of everyone around her that knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Lee (Trip) Miller; children: Angie (Mike) Napora, Todd Stuckey, Lee Miller IV, Jillian (Marcelo) Juarez all of Saginaw Michigan; Steve (Dawn) Johnson of Shepard, Michigan; and Leesia (Larry) Smith of Gilbertsville, Kentucky; 15 grandchildren: Courtney, Kasey, Michael, Natasha, Miranda, Tyler, Alec, Karissa, Briana, Joseph, CJ, Anthony, Alexis, Tommy, Cassie; several great grandchildren; siblings: Bruce (Mary) Brandimore, Lisa (Dave) Allen, and Gina Butcher; as well as two nieces and three nephews.

She was predeceased in death by her parents, Doris and Thomas Brandimore; father- and mother-in-law: Lee and Vilma Miller.  Stephanie will be deeply missed and remembered by all whose hearts she touched.

A Funeral Service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1209 Hancock Street. Rev. Sue Hand will officiate. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Cancer Society in Stephanie's memory. Please share your thoughts or memories with the family at the church or through www.casefuneralhome.com.