Margaret Pearl Miller

Margaret Pearl Miller, age 101, died peacefully on June 27, 2024. She was born on July 8, 1922 to the late Henry W. Miller and Etta Jones Miller. A seventh generation native of Watauga County, Margaret resided in a close-knit community of dear family and friends, living 100 years in the historic home built by her grandfather. She then moved to the Foley Center for her end-of-life care.

Margaret was employed in retail for four decades, working at the Crest 5&10 in downtown Boone and at Roses Department Store. To the end of her days, she remembered fondly her many customers and co-workers. She was a member of Meat Camp Baptist Church and was baptized in Meat Camp Creek.

Margaret is survived by one brother, Ernest Miller (Darline), a sister-in-law, Josephine Miller, and a brother-in-law, Danny Beach (Cathy), all of Boone. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and their extended families, all treasured by Margaret.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by four sisters, Louise Miller, Pauline Presnell, Nellie Jean Beach, and Faye Auton; four brothers, Marvin Miller, Lloyd Miller, Eston Miller and Preston Miller; and by her beloved friend, John Walser.

Funeral services for Margaret will be held at Meat Camp Baptist Church on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Burial will follow in the Meat Camp Baptist Church Cemetery. The Reverend Mike Townsend will officiate.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of the Foley Center and to Amber Bath of Liberty Hospice. They would also like to thank Meals on Wheels and its devoted volunteers who helped make it possible for her to live independently prior to her move to the Foley Center.

Memorials may be made to the Meat Camp Baptist Church Cemetery Fund in care of Barry Greene, 256 Meat Camp Baptist Church Road, Boone, N.C. 28607.

Memorials may also be made for the maintenance of the Historic Miller Family Cemetery on Howards Creek, where many generations of Margaret’s family are laid to rest. It was a place dear to her heart. Donations to the Miller Family Cemetery may be sent in care of Darlene Risk, 2320 Fairways Drive, Cherryville, NC 28021.

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