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Margaret Viola “Nanny” <I>Rife</I> Caperton-Miller

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Margaret Viola “Nanny” Rife Caperton-Miller

Birth
Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Death
30 Jun 2016 (aged 80)
Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Etlan, Madison County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Margaret Viola Caperton-Miller, "Nanny," passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at the age of 80. She was surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and pastor. Margaret was born on September 15, 1935, in Rockingham County, Va. to George K. and Helen L. Rife. Her siblings were Ambrose, Miriam, Joe, Russell, Hazel, Halley, Ora, Hilda, George Junior, and Ethel. She married Fred Thomas Caperton Sr. on August 14, 1953, with whom she had two sons, Fred Thomas Jr. and George Gaston. After the passing of her first husband, Margaret started the Culpeper Christian Singles Group because she had a desire to prevent others from experiencing the loneliness that she carried with the loss. She met and married Charles K. Miller on October 19, 2001, and they spent over14 years traveling the country until her decline in health would no longer allow. Margaret was a dedicated homemaker and caregiver to many children over the years. Her home was open to anyone in a time of need. She is best known for her southern, homestyle cooking and generous hospitality. Often hosting large feasts at the holidays for as many friends and family as her home would hold. Everyone was welcome at Nanny's house!! Margaret is survived by her husband, Charles K. Miller; two sons, Fred Thomas Caperton Jr. (Patrece) and George Gaston Caperton (Helen); five grandchildren, Melissa Yates (John), Freddy Caperton (Lauren), Rebekah James (Tony), Renee McNemar (Jacob), and Sarah Risner (Jay); twelve great-grandchildren, Parker, Grayson, Branson, Cheyenne, Tyler, Wyatt, Avery, Madi, Alyssa, Ryan, Aaron and Chase. She is also survived by two stepchildren, Melanie Cubbage (Mike) and Michael Miller; and many others who knew her as their "Nanny."The family will receive friends at Foundand Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper on Thursday, July 7, 2016, from 6 to9 p.m. The funeral service and celebration of life will be held at Open Door Baptist Church on Friday, July 8, 2016, at 2p.m. with burial to immediately follow in Etlan Cemetery.An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com.Found and Sons of Culpeper is serving the family.


Margaret Viola Caperton-Miller, "Nanny," passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at the age of 80. She was surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and pastor. Margaret was born on September 15, 1935, in Rockingham County, Va. to George K. and Helen L. Rife. Her siblings were Ambrose, Miriam, Joe, Russell, Hazel, Halley, Ora, Hilda, George Junior, and Ethel. She married Fred Thomas Caperton Sr. on August 14, 1953, with whom she had two sons, Fred Thomas Jr. and George Gaston. After the passing of her first husband, Margaret started the Culpeper Christian Singles Group because she had a desire to prevent others from experiencing the loneliness that she carried with the loss. She met and married Charles K. Miller on October 19, 2001, and they spent over14 years traveling the country until her decline in health would no longer allow. Margaret was a dedicated homemaker and caregiver to many children over the years. Her home was open to anyone in a time of need. She is best known for her southern, homestyle cooking and generous hospitality. Often hosting large feasts at the holidays for as many friends and family as her home would hold. Everyone was welcome at Nanny's house!! Margaret is survived by her husband, Charles K. Miller; two sons, Fred Thomas Caperton Jr. (Patrece) and George Gaston Caperton (Helen); five grandchildren, Melissa Yates (John), Freddy Caperton (Lauren), Rebekah James (Tony), Renee McNemar (Jacob), and Sarah Risner (Jay); twelve great-grandchildren, Parker, Grayson, Branson, Cheyenne, Tyler, Wyatt, Avery, Madi, Alyssa, Ryan, Aaron and Chase. She is also survived by two stepchildren, Melanie Cubbage (Mike) and Michael Miller; and many others who knew her as their "Nanny."The family will receive friends at Foundand Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper on Thursday, July 7, 2016, from 6 to9 p.m. The funeral service and celebration of life will be held at Open Door Baptist Church on Friday, July 8, 2016, at 2p.m. with burial to immediately follow in Etlan Cemetery.An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com.Found and Sons of Culpeper is serving the family.

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Second husband Charles K. Miller



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