Ruth Mae Durham Miller, 92, of New Albany, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, with her children by her side.
She was a dedicated and loving daughter, wife, mother, and homemaker. She loved her family and valued close friendships. She enjoyed traveling, being out in nature, and tending to her garden. Always an inspiration and source of guiding principles for her children and grandchildren, she will be deeply missed and remembered with love. The only daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Mabel M. Taylor Durham, she was born Jan. 7, 1921 in Mayflower, Ark.
She is survived by her children, Nancy C. Walsh and her husband, Thomas L., Joe A. Miller and his wife, Kathleen D., and Dr. David L. Miller and his wife, Karen W.; grandchildren, Thomas Lonnie Walsh III, Wendy Walsh Quinn, Bryan Scott Walsh, Kathie Walsh Roberson, Michael Curtis Walsh, Alan Jennings Miller, Deese R. Miller, Megan Elisabeth Miller, and Benjamin John Miller; 16 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great grandchildren, and six nephews; and one niece.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Jennings Miller.
A memorial service will take place at a later date in Mayflower, Ark.
Newcomer Funeral Home, New Albany, was entrusted with her care.
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Obituaries
March 13, 2013
Ruth Mae Durham Miller
92; of New Albany
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- Vivian ‘Vicki’ Lea Miles, 61; of Charlestown
- James Edward Harbeson, 83; of Memphis
- William ’Whitey’ H. Goodhue , 72; of Sebring, Fla.
- Rev. Robert Wayne Cox , 42; of Lanesville
- Jack H. Baylor, 84; of Fredericksburg
- Ralph Irwin Cameron, 87; of Jeffersonville
- Beverly Ann Bryant Coahran, 75; of New Albany
- Bradley Robert Johnson, 41; of Floyds Knobs
- Bernard “Junie” Schroder, 75; of Clarksville
- Eva Mildred ‘Mother Wood’ Wood, 104; of New Albany
- May 15, 2013
- Joseph R. Atkins, 80; of New Albany
- Anna Lou Bezy, 78; of New Albany
- Phillip Randall Cox, 81; Jeffersonville
- Daniel E. ‘Dan’ Darling, 58; of Jeffersonville
- Eileen Croston Hahn DiSalvo, 72; of New Albany
- Jerry Richards, 59; of New Albany
- May 14, 2013
- Katherine E. Brodfuehrer, 57; of New Albany
- Wilmer E. “Sam” Campbell, 85; of New Albany
- Phillip Randall Cox, 81; Jeffersonville
- Roberta Jo LaMaster, 65; of New Albany
