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Shirley Miller Obituary
Shirley M. (Geist) Miller, 83, of Pottsville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born Jan. 17, 1937, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Avril Geist.
Shirley was a member of Bible Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, Schuylkill Haven, where she was their faithful piano player for the church services and monthly Singspiration. She didn't need sheet music to play. A song was requested and she played - a gift from above. Shirley played for over 50 years in many churches throughout the area as two of her sons and daughters sang southern gospel songs and traditional hymns. She was so thankful to meet many of the people they inspired. She married Arthur J. Miller Sr. on Sept. 4, 1954, and raised six children.
She was previously employed by Parkway Box Factory, the former Rest Haven Nursing Home, and most recently, Avenues, where she enjoyed working as a direct care worker, playing the piano for their choir at the annual duck race and the Christmas programs and benefits. Besides her love of music, Shirley loved to bake and cook for family and friends.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gerry Geist.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Arthur J. Miller Sr.; sons and daughters, Craig Miller, husband of Joy, Duane Miller, husband of Cindy, Denise Adams, widow of Ron, Arthur Miller Jr., Brenda, wife of Pastor George Somers, and Kevin Miller, husband of Teresa; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; granddog, Malachi; a brother, Gary Geist; a sister, Carol Kutash.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Bible Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, 314 S. Margaretta St., Schuylkill Haven, with Pastor Douglas Schwenk officiating. Family and friends may call at the church from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday. Interment will be held in Cressona Cemetery, Cressona. Arrangements have been entrusted to Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home. Please visit SchlitzerAllenPugh.com to leave a condolence for the Miller family.
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Ethelmae Michelcavage
December 30, 2020
Shirley was a beautiful Christian women with many God given talents and loved by many. From the Michelcavage family, Buck Run.
Jean Morris
December 11, 2020
We were sorry to hear of your recent loss. She was a wonderful lady. I can still hear her playing as your group sang in our church several times.
She will be missed by many and has left a great legacy. God has another angel looking down on us. Heaven will sure be joyful with her melodies.
Remember all the good times and I know your faith will see you through this. In love
Jean Morris and the Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Women, Hegins
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