Beverly Dean "B" Miller, 71, of West Jefferson, Ohio earned her wings on Friday January 21, 2011. Born on Febuary 6, 1939 at Eldorado Springs Missouri, the daughter of the lated Arthur and Margarete (Danielson) Shelton, one of eleven children.
She was a 52 year member of the Frist Baptist Church, West Jefferson, Oho , and also atteneded London Baptist Church, She served several terms as a part time Missionary in Romania for the Southern Baptist Convention.
She was a Past Noble Grand of the Coral Rebekah Lodge No. 222 of West Jefferson, and a very community minded person. She was known as "The Flower Lady" for her planting and maintenance of the flower barrels along Main Street in downtown West Jefferson.
She was a great organizer, organizing and putting on many dinners at the First Baptist Church. She was a great cook, winning honors twice at the West Jefferson Farmer's Market Chili cook-off two years in a row.
She was a remarkable lady, her attitude and courage in the way that she faced her 7 1/2 year battle with cancer inspired many people who knew her, gave them hope and courage if they should face a similar situation.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Charlie M. Miller; being married on September 11, 1958 in Sullivan, Missouri and on September 14, 1958 in West Jefferson, Ohio.
Two daughters, Lucinda (Robert) Zeallear of West Jefferson, and M/Sgt. Malinda (Garry) Merrill of Jamestown, Ohio; three grandsons, Charles Jacob Zeallear and Justin Reisinger of West, Jefferson, and Christain Merrill of Jamestown; granddaughter , Lindsey Merrill of Jamestown; two sisters Marie Hunter of Missouri and Judy DeGonia of Arkansas; brother, Jim Shelton of Texas; two sisters-in-law of Missouri and three in Texas.
A very close friend, Lora Wells; numerous nieces and nephews, She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and five brothers.
She was a 52 year member of the Frist Baptist Church, West Jefferson, Oho , and also atteneded London Baptist Church, She served several terms as a part time Missionary in Romania for the Southern Baptist Convention.
She was a Past Noble Grand of the Coral Rebekah Lodge No. 222 of West Jefferson, and a very community minded person. She was known as "The Flower Lady" for her planting and maintenance of the flower barrels along Main Street in downtown West Jefferson.
She was a great organizer, organizing and putting on many dinners at the First Baptist Church. She was a great cook, winning honors twice at the West Jefferson Farmer's Market Chili cook-off two years in a row.
She was a remarkable lady, her attitude and courage in the way that she faced her 7 1/2 year battle with cancer inspired many people who knew her, gave them hope and courage if they should face a similar situation.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Charlie M. Miller; being married on September 11, 1958 in Sullivan, Missouri and on September 14, 1958 in West Jefferson, Ohio.
Two daughters, Lucinda (Robert) Zeallear of West Jefferson, and M/Sgt. Malinda (Garry) Merrill of Jamestown, Ohio; three grandsons, Charles Jacob Zeallear and Justin Reisinger of West, Jefferson, and Christain Merrill of Jamestown; granddaughter , Lindsey Merrill of Jamestown; two sisters Marie Hunter of Missouri and Judy DeGonia of Arkansas; brother, Jim Shelton of Texas; two sisters-in-law of Missouri and three in Texas.
A very close friend, Lora Wells; numerous nieces and nephews, She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and five brothers.
Beverly Dean "B" Miller, 71, of West Jefferson, Ohio earned her wings on Friday January 21, 2011. Born on Febuary 6, 1939 at Eldorado Springs Missouri, the daughter of the lated Arthur and Margarete (Danielson) Shelton, one of eleven children.
She was a 52 year member of the Frist Baptist Church, West Jefferson, Oho , and also atteneded London Baptist Church, She served several terms as a part time Missionary in Romania for the Southern Baptist Convention.
She was a Past Noble Grand of the Coral Rebekah Lodge No. 222 of West Jefferson, and a very community minded person. She was known as "The Flower Lady" for her planting and maintenance of the flower barrels along Main Street in downtown West Jefferson.
She was a great organizer, organizing and putting on many dinners at the First Baptist Church. She was a great cook, winning honors twice at the West Jefferson Farmer's Market Chili cook-off two years in a row.
She was a remarkable lady, her attitude and courage in the way that she faced her 7 1/2 year battle with cancer inspired many people who knew her, gave them hope and courage if they should face a similar situation.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Charlie M. Miller; being married on September 11, 1958 in Sullivan, Missouri and on September 14, 1958 in West Jefferson, Ohio.
Two daughters, Lucinda (Robert) Zeallear of West Jefferson, and M/Sgt. Malinda (Garry) Merrill of Jamestown, Ohio; three grandsons, Charles Jacob Zeallear and Justin Reisinger of West, Jefferson, and Christain Merrill of Jamestown; granddaughter , Lindsey Merrill of Jamestown; two sisters Marie Hunter of Missouri and Judy DeGonia of Arkansas; brother, Jim Shelton of Texas; two sisters-in-law of Missouri and three in Texas.
A very close friend, Lora Wells; numerous nieces and nephews, She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and five brothers.
She was a 52 year member of the Frist Baptist Church, West Jefferson, Oho , and also atteneded London Baptist Church, She served several terms as a part time Missionary in Romania for the Southern Baptist Convention.
She was a Past Noble Grand of the Coral Rebekah Lodge No. 222 of West Jefferson, and a very community minded person. She was known as "The Flower Lady" for her planting and maintenance of the flower barrels along Main Street in downtown West Jefferson.
She was a great organizer, organizing and putting on many dinners at the First Baptist Church. She was a great cook, winning honors twice at the West Jefferson Farmer's Market Chili cook-off two years in a row.
She was a remarkable lady, her attitude and courage in the way that she faced her 7 1/2 year battle with cancer inspired many people who knew her, gave them hope and courage if they should face a similar situation.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Charlie M. Miller; being married on September 11, 1958 in Sullivan, Missouri and on September 14, 1958 in West Jefferson, Ohio.
Two daughters, Lucinda (Robert) Zeallear of West Jefferson, and M/Sgt. Malinda (Garry) Merrill of Jamestown, Ohio; three grandsons, Charles Jacob Zeallear and Justin Reisinger of West, Jefferson, and Christain Merrill of Jamestown; granddaughter , Lindsey Merrill of Jamestown; two sisters Marie Hunter of Missouri and Judy DeGonia of Arkansas; brother, Jim Shelton of Texas; two sisters-in-law of Missouri and three in Texas.
A very close friend, Lora Wells; numerous nieces and nephews, She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and five brothers.
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