Wanda Pauline Miller Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Click to view Wanda's service Wanda Pauline Miller, age 73, of Erwin, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 following a lengthy illness at Lakebridge, A Waters Community in Johnson City. A native of Erwin, Wanda is a daughter of the late Paul and Gladys Kathleen (Franks) Hopson. Wanda was born on March 12, 1947 and was the oldest of six children. She graduated from Unicoi County High School and attended East Tennessee State University. In her younger years, she worked for Meason Company, Industrial Garment and House of Fabrics. Wanda was a great seamstress and did alterations out of her home. Over the years she collected Blue Ridge Pottery, bells and dolls. She liked antiques and Victorian designs. Wanda also enjoyed her daylily garden and flowers of all kinds. Wanda was a member of Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church in Erwin, where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School for many years. She loved all of the young girls who came through her class and was heartbroken when she was no longer physically able to teach. She also participated in the Women’s Auxiliary and enjoyed helping at other church functions. In addition to her parents Wanda is preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Hopson, and one sister, Kathryn Tapp. Wanda Pauline Miller leaves behind to cherish her memory: Husband of 53 years: Dwight Miller; Daughter: Sheri Miller Jervis and husband, Lawrence; Sister: Glenda Bennett and husband, Burl; Brothers: David Hopson and wife, Carolyn, Donald “P-nut” Hopson; Special aunt: Ollie Ledford; Several nieces and nephews. The family would like to offer special thanks to the nurses and staff of Lakebridge, a Waters Community, LLC and Kalyn Grindstaff for their blessings. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Wanda Pauline Miller in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 13, 2020, in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Noah Taylor and Pastor Curtis Hurt will officiate. A Eulogy will be provided by Larry Anders. Musical selections will be provided by Kalyn Grindstaff. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 6:00 pm and will continue until service time on Saturday, at Valley Funeral Home. A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 15, 2020, in Roselawm Memory Gardens. Those attending should meet at Roselawn Memory Gardens by 10:50 am on Monday for the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her name to Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church Sunday School, 910 Hoback Avenue, Erwin, TN 37650. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Wanda Pauline Miller through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.

Wanda Pauline Miller

March 12, 1947 - June 11, 2020