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Virginia Miller

1930 - 2022

Virginia Miller obituary, 1930-2022, Midland, MI

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1930

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2022

Virginia Miller Obituary

Virginia Miller
Virginia Miller passed away Friday afternoon September 23, 2022, age 92. Virginia was born July 23, 1930, in Morgantown, WV the daughter of Cleophus and Elsie (Bartlett) Swecker. Virginia graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry. She raised four children, worked on elections, worked as volunteer lighthouse keeper for Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association. She enjoyed traveling in Michigan with her family camping, hiking, swimming, canoeing, bicycling. Walked Mackinaw bridge at age 79. Swam over 15,000 miles at Midland Community Center until age 87. Enjoyed watercolor painting and sketching landscapes, portraits, cats. Also gardening flowers (roses) and vegetables. Other interest in sewing, knitting, crocheting, crafting. Virginia was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church.
On September 21, 1951, she was united in marriage to her loving husband, Paul W. Miller, who preceded her in death on September 25, 2006. Virginia was also preceded in death by her sisters, Mary, and Katrina. She is survived by her children, Deborah (Gerard) Wittkowski, Sally (Scott Robinson) Martin, Timothy (Janet) Miller, Cynthia (Dana Farmer) Miller; grandchildren, Rachel (Scott) Sciranko, Paul (Kenna) Wittkowski, Eric, Kara, and Lauren Miller, Erinn and Garrett Farmer; great grandchild, Kenneth Wittkowski.
Cremation has taken place and private family interment will be held at a later date. To view Virginia's personalized webpage please visit https://www.langelands.com

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Published by Midland Daily News on Sep. 30, 2022.

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Tim and family, I hope as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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