Obituary of Betty M. Miller

Mrs. Betty McNeil �Granny� Miller, age 71, of Howards Creek Road, the Rich Mountain Community, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 30, 2012 at home. Born October 7, 1940 in Watauga County she was the daughter of the late James and Verlee Ragan McNeil. Mrs. Miller was a faithful member of Rich Mountain Baptist Church. Affectionately known as �Granny� throughout the community, she was a farmer; raising vegetables, cabbage and tobacco for many years. She loved working outside; her church; her community; but mostly she loved her family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years; Dan Miller, one daughter; Mary Jane Norris and husband Bobby, one son; Danny Miller and wife Kenda, four grandchildren; Neko Worley and husband Chuck, Danielle Bledsoe and husband Joey, Kendra Hayes and husband Chris, and Robby Norris and wife Skylar all of Boone; seven great grandchildren; Michael Worley and wife Jessie, Brad Worley and wife Nicole, Graham Bledsoe, Abbei Bledsoe, Kylea Bledsoe, Madason Hayes and Makenlea Hayes, three great great grandchildren; Ava Worley, Brooke Worley and Bristol Worley all of Boone; and one brother; Jimmy McNeil and wife Thelma of Morristown, Tennessee, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Betty McNeil �Granny� Miller will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o�clock at the Rich Mountain Baptist Church. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 until 2 o�clock. Officiating will be Rev. Harold Danner and Rev. Vernon Eller. Burial will follow in the Jim McNeil Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 o�clock until 7:30 at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Medi-Home Hospice, PO Box 1357, Newland, NC 28657. Online condolences may be sent to the Miller family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Miller family.