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CATHERINE MILLER Obituary

A celebration of life for Catherine "Eileen" Miller, who went home at the age of 75 on October 2, 2011, after a long illness with her family at her side, will be 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Hope Lutheran Church, 594 N. Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach, with the Reverend Dennis Schmidt as the celebrant. The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 4815 Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange. The entombment will be at Volusia Memorial Park, 550 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach immediately following the service. A leap-year baby, Eileen was born on February 29, 1936 in Callicoon, New York to Charles and Catherine Dexter. She graduated from high school in Narrowsburg, N.Y. in 1953 and from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. She married her husband, Bill Miller, in Bethel, N.Y. in 1956. She traveled with Bill for his work with General Electric to many locations, settling in Daytona Beach in 1965. Eileen started working as a Sales Associate with Sears in 1975 and retired in 1998 after 23 years of service. She and Bill enjoyed traveling, especially their trips to Alaska and Hawaii and cruising in the Caribbean and to the Panama Canal. She enjoyed sewing, cooking for her family, baking Christmas Cookies, reading, daily Crossword Puzzles and playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A fine Christian woman, Eileen enjoyed playing the organ and singing in the church choir. She most recently attended Hope Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and her only son, John. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her best friend and loving husband of 55 years, Bill; three daughters, Catherine (Tom) Kriner, Daytona Beach, Nancy (Ken) Watson, Shalimar, FL and Michelle (Jason) Mykicz, Fort Walton Beach, FL; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, 594 N. Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Arrangements are under the care and trust of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, Port Orange. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.volusiamemorialfuneral.com.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Oct. 4, 2011.

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Carol Creamer

December 23, 2011

Bill & Family, my sincere sympathy to you and yours on the passing of Eileen.I treasure my memories of our friendship.

Ruth Gilbert

October 7, 2011

My heart goes out to Eileen's family. I enjoyed visiting with Eileen during the time I was her hairdresser. She was alway so upbeat and never complained even when she was not feeling well. She always had a positive outlook. I will miss seeing her as I know you will.

Dale & Chris Hall

October 5, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Renee Dygert

October 5, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Eileen taught me everything I needed to know about Sears. She was wonderful to work for and with.

Deborah

October 4, 2011

May you be comforted during this time of grief and pain.
“He is healing the broken hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots.” (Psalms 147: 3)

Kent and Mary Tinsley

October 4, 2011

Nancy(Ken), Mary and I extend our heartfelt sypathy on the passing of your mom. We will keep you all in our prayers and are always here if you need us. With much love, Kent and Mary

October 4, 2011

May the loving memories you have give comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.

Sincerely, Gretchen & Tony

Twilah Johnson

October 4, 2011

My condolences to Catherine Kriner and your family. Very beautiful obituary of a very beautiful person.

October 4, 2011

My sincerest condolences for your loss. I will miss Eileen very much.
Barbara Griffiths Page and family

October 4, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Miller family with the passing of their wife and mother, and grandmother. If ever there was a lady, Eileen was truly one. Have many fond memories of her and family.
Shirley Stickney & family

Henry Oliver, III and staff at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home

October 3, 2011

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