Louise Eggers Miller

On August 9, 2024, Jesus came to take Louise Eggers Miller, surrounded by her family, from

her earthly home at 367 Miller Lane in Zionville to her heavenly home. Born August 1, 1934

in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Oley and Lena Oliver Eggers.

Louise was a charter member of Unity Baptist Church.

She was the faithful matriarch of the Miller family. Widowed at age 34, she spent her life

raising her children, grandchildren, and many children in the community. Her family knew

Louise as Mama and Mamaw. They knew that she was there for them and, regardless of

hardships, she was always able to provide.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Pugliese and husband Billy, Gina Miller, and Lisa

Thacker and husband Bobby, and her sons, Ricky Miller and wife Brenda, David Miller and

wife Amy, and Joey Miller and wife Roxanna, all of Zionville, and daughter-in-law, Becky

Miller of Trade, TN; four grandchildren, Garet Garland of Charlotte, Kendra Renee of

Zionville, Sally Hicks (Garrett) of Vilas, and Stephen Miller (fiancé Kaytlyn) of Charlotte;

seven great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Kamden Ratcliff, both of Zionville, and Gunnar,

Raylan, Archer, Creston, and Baxter Hicks, all of Vilas; sister, Frances Leonard and

husband Johnny, of Knoxville, TN, and brother, O. L. Eggers of Zionville, and sister-in-law,

Irene Greene and husband, David, of Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in

death by her husband, Robert and her son, Johnny Mark Miller.

Funeral services for Louise Miller will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, August 14 th ,

2024, at 2 o’clock, at Unity Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Derick Wilson. The family will

receive friends Tuesday evening, August 13 th , from 6 until 8 o’clock, at Austin and Barnes.

Private graveside services will be in the Miller Family Cemetery.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Unity Baptist Church, PO Box 154,

Zionville, NC 28698.

Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Miller family.

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