Marian I.  Miller

Marian I Miller (Auntie), born on January 20, 1921, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2017. A graduate of Trumansburg High School, Marian went on to graduate from the Rochester Business Institute. Two years later she started her first job at GLF in Ithaca, where she worked until December 31, 1953. Then on January 3, 1954 Marian began her new job in the Veterinary College at Cornell University and remained there until retiring in July 1979 to care for her mother.

Marian was pre-deceased by her parents Lloyd & Harriet Miller; 2 brothers, Lawrence & Victor Miller; and a niece Martha Jane Miller. She is survived by 2 nieces, Bonnie Maine of Ithaca and Joann (John) Agard of Trumansburg NY; a sister in-law Genevieve Blye; a nephew Gary (Susan) Miller of Phoenix AZ; and many great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.

Thank you to all the loving care givers that supported and cared for Marian over the years. A special thank you to Jennifer Maine for the loving care she has provided to her Great Great Aunt over the past nine years.

In keeping with Marian’s wishes there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, October, 21, 2017 at the Jacksonville United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers please consider the Jacksonville United Methodist Church, PO Box 244, Jacksonville, NY 14854 or the SPCA of Tompkins County, 1640 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.