Emily Barnes Miller

September 26, 1912 - November 24, 2013

09/26/1912 - 11/24/2013

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Visitation
Friday November 29, 2013
First Baptist Church of Ahoskie
312 Main Street West
Ahoskie, NC 27910
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Service
Friday November 29, 2013
12:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Ahoskie
312 Main Street West
Ahoskie, NC 27910
Directions

Mrs. Emily Barnes Miller, age 101, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC. Emily was born in Bertie County on September 26, 1912 to the late Mary Ella and John Luther Barnes. Mrs. Miller was the bookkeeper at Ahoskie Meat and Provision for 37 years and retired from working with the Virginian Pilot at the age of 95. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, James Alvin Miller and two brothers, Luther Carlton and Linwood S. Barnes.

She is survived by her son James Michael Miller and his wife Patricia of Wilson, NC, a sister Garnette B. Pierce of Ahoskie, NC, two granddaughters, Meredith C. Taylor of Cary, NC and Anna Marie Wolford of Raleigh, NC, three great grandchildren, Austin Godfrey, Aidan Hale and Arron Hale, extended family, Elyssa Fassnacht and her husband Nick and children Kylie and Peyson of Wilson, NC., along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Ahoskie, PO Box 649, Ahoskie, NC 27910 or American Cancer Society, 930 Wellness Drive # B, Greenville, NC 27834.

A celebration of life service will be held at First Baptist Church of Ahoskie on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 12 PM with visitation to follow the service. Dr. Jesse Croom and Dr. Daniel Glaze with be officiating. The family will have a private burial prior to the service. Garrett- Sykes Funeral Service of Ahoskie, NC is handling the arrangements for the Miller family and online condolences may be directed to them at garrettsykesfs.com.

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Ann Mitchell Ladd
10 years ago

Mike and Family…The loss of a parent is so hard and my heart feels your pain. I remember the days I went with Sandra to see Miss Effie and as always we saw you and your family. We had some good times together. Mama (Odell) has lived with me and my husband eight years. She is now 90. Wow, Miss Emily was 101. What a life!!! I pray God will give you and your family the strenght to bare your loss.

Love,

Ann Mitchell Ladd and Ken

Odell Mitchell

Judy Farmer
10 years ago

Mike and Family,

I just saw your mother’s obituary in the paper. I wanted you to know that we were thinking of you and let you know that you are in our prayers.

Judy Farmer and Family

Wendy and Andy Davis
10 years ago

Mike, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. How lucky you were to have her for so many wonderful years. She was a such an inspiration in her work and in her care for her family. We understand from Linda that Parricia and you have been caring for her the last few years, which is a wonderful tribute of love. Prayers are with your family in your loss.

Bryan, Liz, Lauren and Cade Harrell
10 years ago

We love you Ms. Emily. We are very thankful for your friendship. You will be missed, but we take comfort in that we will see you again one day. Love, Bryan, Liz, Lauren and Cade

Albert & Sue Brown
10 years ago

We will miss you, Aunt Emily. We are so glad you were able to share many wonderful years with your family and friends.