June 28, 1935 ~ June 27, 2026 (age 90)
Mrs. Bonnie June Patterson Miller entered the Church Triumphant the morning of June 27, 2026, one day before her ninety-first birthday. Mrs. Miller was born to H.L “Pat” and Ruby White Patterson on June 28, 1935, in Tallassee, Alabama. She married David H. Miller on June 21, 1953.
Mrs. Miller was a master flower gardener, and always had a house filled with beautiful African violets and house plants as well as a yard full of a variety of colorful flowers and flowering shrubs. She relaxed by “digging in the dirt.” She also cooked constantly. Her home always had the aroma of something in the oven. She cooked not only for her family but for anyone who happened to come around during mealtimes. She always had a cake or some of her famous cinnamon rolls to share with guests, and the car was full of items to share at the church dinners on the grounds.
Students at Macon Academy benefited from her substitute teaching when her sons were in school there. She also worked as office manager of her husband’s business, Boles Engineering, for many years.
The Miller family was found in the pews of Woodland Presbyterian Church on Sunday mornings with Mrs. Miller teaching Bible School or Sunday School or singing hymns with her beautiful soprano voice during the worship service. All of the gifts the Lord gave to her were used to instruct or encourage those around her. She missed gathering with the Saints at Woodland these last few years as she was unable to get out and travel but kept them close in her prayers.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her two sons, Mark (Billie Jean) and Jim (Sharon), by her grandchildren, Mason Miller and Bonnie Miller, by her brother, Roger (Maritza) Patterson, and by many extended family members. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 62 years, David H. Miller, and her parents, Pat and Ruby Patterson.
Services will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Woodland Presbyterian Church (7377 AL Hwy 199, Notasulga, AL) at 2:00 with graveside immediately following at the church. The family will receive visitors at the church before the funeral, beginning at 1:00. Pallbearers are Tom Hill, Justin Hill, Phillip Segrest, Tommy Spence, George Spence and John Spraggins. The beautiful flowers are lovingly arranged by John Hill at Tuskegee Floral. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home in Opelika is coordinating arrangements.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of East Alabama Hospice Services, the kind staff at Arbor Springs, and Mrs. Miller’s special caregiver Karen Hollon for the beautiful way in which you cared for our mother.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15
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