Gay Alice Miller, 90, of Athens, GA passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024. Born on October 2, 1933, in Indianapolis, IN, Gay was the daughter of Lester and Ina Smith of Indiana.
In addition to her parents, Gay was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Theodore (Ted) K. Miller of Athens, GA, sister Joy Cochran (Ray) of Indiana, and Clee Martin of Nevada. Survivors include her daughters Kimberly Miller Wentworth (Robert) of Athens, GA, Tamara Miller Bowden of Athens, GA, and Nicole Miller Barrett (Skip) of Fort Collins, CO; grandchildren Benjamin Wentworth (Angellica) of Lawrenceville, GA, J. Tyler Bowden of Auburn, AL, Jonathan Wentworth (Katelynn) of Statham, GA and Christina Wentworth Clark (Christian) of Tuscaloosa, AL, and four great grandchildren, Piper, Rhett, Liam, and Charlie.
Always an avid learner, Gay graduated from Emmerich Manual Training High School in Indianapolis, IN, Class of 1951, and Ball State University in Muncie, IN with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Physics and Mathematics, Class of 1955. During her lifetime Gay served as a teacher, social worker and bookkeeper. She served her community on several boards including CASA, and participated in various local volunteer efforts.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, and/or the Theodore K. Miller & Roger B. Winston, Jr. Research Award. Checks may be sent to: Gift Accounting, Office of Development, 394 South Milledge Ave, Suite 100, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-5582.
The family would specifically like to thank the excellent medical staff at St. Mary's Hospital and Rehab Center, Haven Memory Center, and Family Hospice.
Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements.
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