Obituary for:
Mary L. Miller
Age: 85
Mary L. Miller, 85 of Ogden Street, East Liverpool, OH died on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Monongalia County, WV on April 15, 1923, a daughter of the late Harry and Bessie Wright Roupe.
Living most of her life in this area, she worked as a cook for the former Villa, Grandma’s Inn and Waterford Race Track as well as volunteering her time at the Community Resource Center in East Liverpool. Mrs. Miller was very active at the Avondale Baptist Church and taught at the Vacation Bible School as well as being the oldest walker in the Relay for Life.
Her husband, Glenn T. Miller died on July 25, 1984.
One son: Michael O. Miller of East Liverpool, OH; one brother: Paul Roupe of Waynesburg, PA; two sisters: Martha Gump of Newcomerstown, OH and Laura Anderson of Claysville, PA; six grandchildren: Bridget Miller, Jessica Ocasio, Glenn Michael Miller, Melissa Carter, Charles Miller and Robert Miller as well as nine great grandchildren: Cory Miller, Christian Mowlery, Hayley Noland, Aliyah Ocasio, Carina Ocasio, Kyle Miller, Sabrina Miller, Savannah Miller and Brooklyn Miller survive her.
Besides her parents and husband, two brothers: John and Jim Roupe preceded her in death.
Services will be held at the Calcutta Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 1:30 PM with Pastor Terry Weyand of the church officiating.
Burial will follow in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell, WV.
The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home in Calcutta on Sunday, December 21, 2008 from 2-6PM.
Aunt Louise was a very kind and wonderful women.The memories I have of her join me daily. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. My deepest condolences to all of my family in Ohio. I love you all very much…
Aunt Louise, the most important thing you have taught me was to face life with a smile. In this most difficult time, it has helped me to remember your laughter, your smile, the good times we had together, and how ornery you could be sometimes. I will always hold you close in my heart. I love you, Aunt Louise, and I will miss you dearly till we meet again.
I admired and adored my Aunt Louise so dearly,I cut my hair myself at the age of 7 to look like her. Needless to say I went to school for the first time in a “butch” hair cut. Which in the 60’s was not cool! Her laughter is etched in my heart and soul forever. By the Grace of God with her I found laughter in sadness,peace in turmoil,strengh in wary times. I could call on her, without words being spoken she would come. She is taking a peice of my heart with her on her journey;yet leaving me with wisdom and memories of a life time. Words can not say how blessed I am for having her in my life nor can they say how deeply I will miss her.
I wish I had a magic word to wipe away your tears! I do not know any magic words, but I do know a God who can help heal you and I would like to share Him with you today. Remember, the door of death is the only door that leads to the Father’s house. He will be waiting there with open arms to greet and welcome Aunt Louise.
She brought a lot of love and joy to all those who knew her. May God’s love and grace bring the family comfort at this difficult time of her passing.
Mike:
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mother. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
To The Miller Family:
I wish to express my heartfelt condolence for the loss of your dear love one. During times like these, hearts are filled with pain and sorrow. But, please find comfort in God’s promise found in the Bible at John chapter 5, verses 28&29. It reads: “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memeorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.”
May God comfort you during these difficult times.
When I first met Aunt Louise she was a free sprited fun loving person who was the rock of the family. I will miss you very much, Grand Lady. Rest Now.