Sandy Miller, age 77, of Green Mountain, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 21st, 2024. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Nancy Laws Fox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Miller, who passed away in 2016, as well as her sister, Rachel Peterson and her husband, Blaine.
Sandy and Gene were married for 49 years. Upon Gene’s retirement in 1986, he and Sandy moved back to the mountains and loved the time they spent with family. Although Sandy struggled with her sight impairment, she loved listening to gospel music.
Surviving is her nephew, Bryan Peterson, his wife, Anita and their daughter Jessica, all of Burnsville. Several cousins and other extended family survive her as well.
Per Sandy’s request, a graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31st at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Steve Glenn will officiate.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation for their kindness and wonderful care given to Sandy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideons International at P.O. Box 264, Burnsville, NC 28714. To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.yanceyfuneralservice.com.
