Marilyn Miller

Marilyn Jean Miller, age 61, of Ashland, OH died of acute arthritis December 3rd, 2015 at her parents’ residence. She was born on July 26th, 1954 to her parents James W. and Sarah Taff Miller. Marilyn graduated from Lancaster High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, and obtained her Master’s Degree from Mount St. Mary’s in Education. She retired from Ashland Ohio City Schools after 35 years as a teacher and reading specialist. Marilyn was accomplished in her teaching career, authoring two books, and receiving several awards. Marilyn will be greatly missed by her family, friends, past students, and colleagues.

Marilyn is survived by her parents, James W. and Sarah T. Miller of Lancaster; brothers, Michael J. Miller of Los Angeles, CA and Stephen W. (Kim) Miller of Pickerington; sister, Maryjane (Clark ) Hotaling of Webster Groves, MO, and niece and nephews, Sarah K. Miller, Nicholas W. Miller, and Jackson and Thomas Hotaling.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, W. C. “Boo” and Lucile Deffenbaugh Miller and Charles Leverett and Marvel Beatrice Taff.

A funeral service will take place on Tuesday at 11AM at St. Johns’ Episcopal Church officiated by Rev. G. William Pursley. A graveside service will take place at 2PM at Forest Rose Cemetery. Family and friends may visit from 4PM until 7PM Monday at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster. Memorials can be made in Marilyn’s name to St. John’s Episcopal Church (Gardens), 134 N Broad St. Lancaster, OH 43130, the Fairfield Co. District Library Foundation 219 N Broad St. Lancaster, OH 43130, or the Arthritis Foundation. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com

Calling Hours

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Monday, December 7, 2015
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130

Funeral Service

11:00 AM ,Tuesday, December 8, 2015
St. John's Episcopal Church
134 N Broad Street Lancaster, OH 43130

Burial

2:00 PM ,Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Forest Rose Cemetery
1238 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130