Kay Miller

Kay Miller, 80, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away February 28, 2015. Born on January 26, 1935, in Lansing, Michigan, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Marjorie Oakes. Kay was a loving mother and wife and touched many people’s lives. A native of Michigan, Kay moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1960 and was the organist at First United Methodist Church in Pinellas Park, Florida for 17 years. Kay was widowed in 1974. She remarried in 1975 prior to moving to Tallahassee, Florida in 1978. She was a member of Killearn United Methodist Church for 37 years, where she served as the organist for 23 years and worked in the KUMC Preschool. She was passionate about music and the preschool families she served. Kay was involved in choir and music ministries, the Stephen Ministry, Bible studies, missions and shared her music at nursing homes. She found such joy helping others, serving in the church and spending time with family and friends. Kay was also selected and appeared in the 1970 edition of “Outstanding Young Women of America” in recognition of her outstanding ability, accomplishments, and service to her community, country, and profession. She was preceded in death by husband Richard Grider, son David Richard Grider, and brother Edward Jewell. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Howard Miller, of Tallahassee, Florida, children: daughter and son-in-law Caryn and Hector Collazo, of Orlando; Florida, son Timothy Grider, of Darden, Tennessee; daughter Joy Miller, of Tallahassee, Florida; grandsons Zachary Humelsine and Rafael Collazo, of Orlando, Florida; sister and brother-in-law Patsy and Ted Stuart, of Benzonia, Michigan; and sister-in-law Joann Jewell, of Holt, Michigan; as well as many other family members and friends who loved her dearly and will miss her. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Killearn United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Bevis Funeral Home, 2710 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida. Burial will be in Farwell, Michigan (at a later date). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Killearn United Methodist Church, 2800 Shamrock South, Tallahassee, Florida, 32309. Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (www.bevisfh.com, 850-385-2193) is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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Kay Miller

January 26, 1935 - February 28, 2015