Our dear mother and sister, Annette Mina Miller, 89, passed away peacefully June 4, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. Born February 1, 1925 to Archer and Florence Cox Allenbaugh. Married Grover LaMar Miller December 14, 1959.
Preceded in death by her parents, (Husband) Grover, (Sister) Sylvie, and (Brothers) Jack and Robbie, and baby sister. Survived by son Joseph Lawrence (Sarah) Bradley and daughter MaryAnne Holm and dear friend Kathleen Wayman.
Annette lived all of her long years loving the people around her. She had no reservation about love and was quick to hug anyone and everyone. She treated all people with the same respect and loved without judgment. Her joy and enthusiasm for life was infectious and she lifted others up wherever she went, always interested in others and what was important to them.
She loved the gospel, and lived every day to the best of her ability. She felt she inspired to take the path in her life that she did in spite of some of the hardships it brought with it. Her husband Grover Miller, who preceded her in death by many years, was the truly the love of her life. Her dearest friend Kathleen was always by her side through thick and thin. Kathleen's children were most beloved by Annette and she beamed with pride at all of their accomplishments as if they were her own.
Annette was always smiling and loved parties, socializing and being around people. She brought fun and playfulness wherever she went. But most of all she loved babies and children. If there was a baby in the room it was usually on HER lap. She was so full of life and spunk right up to the end. She loved music, good stories and plenty of laughter. Laughter was her balm for life and she was generous with it.
She was a passionate woman who could speak her mind and often did but rarely without a smile on her face and twinkle in her eye. She brought so much zest and energy to everything she did; it is hard to imagine this life without her. She leaves behind a legacy of love and conviction that will be with us forever. But there will be a great void in the hearts of those she loved and who loved her best.
In lieu of flowers Annette would like the money donated to the Youth Organization c/o The Church and Kingdom.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Larkin Mortuary ‚ Riverton, 3688 West 12600 South in Riverton, with a viewing one hour prior to the services and Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment will be at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 S., SLC. Go to larkinmortuary.com for more information and comments.
