Dorothy Miller

May 6, 2018

Dorothy Jean Miller was born in Terrell, Texas, Kaufman County to Orion L. and Lula Jacobs Miller. She passed away on May 6, 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Gwendolyn Smith, Nadine Stoody and Eleanor Miller; brothers: O.L. Miller Jr. and William Thomas Miller, and her dear friend, Merle Humphreys. She is survived by nieces, Jackie Walter of Gillette, Wyoming and Susan Cramer of Las Vegas, Nevada, and nephew, Tommy Miller of Midlothian, Texas. Also, by her cousins Jerry and Linda Jacobs and their families of Terrell, along with many friends, including Roger and Pat Humphreys of Sachse, Texas and her beloved pet, Susie. Dorothy graduated from Terrell High School and went to work soon afterward, spending 45 years in the administrative office of the Terrell Independent School District. She has often remarked that she was blessed to have worked with so many nice people and five of the best bosses anyone could have. She loved the students and attended many class reunions that she was invited to by former students. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Terrell, Terrell Heritage Society Board of Directors, Lawrence Cemetery Association Board, Kaufman County Retired School Personnel, Texas Retired Educational Secretaries Association and Kaufman County Historical Commission. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 8, 2018 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel in Terrell. Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ernie McCoulskey officiating. Interment will be at Oakland Memorial Park in Terrell. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Terrell Heritage Society, 207 North Frances Street, Terrell, TX or www.terrellheritage.org.