Terry "Shannon" (VanDyke) Miller

Terry “Shannon” VanDyke Miller, age 61, of Ray Brown Road in Boone died Monday, May 26,
2025 at Watauga Medical Center.
Shannon is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Charles G. Miller of the home. She is
also survived by her parents, Terry and Judy VanDyke of West Jefferson, her brother Chris
VanDyke and his wife Alison of Boone, her sister Karen Phanpathoum and her husband Jimmy
of Vancouver, WA, her cherished nephew Jovi Phanpathoum, and Jovi’s children, Alaila and
Phoenix. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Toby and her family of rescue kitties.
Also surviving are Shannon’s mother-in-law, Josephine Miller of Boone, her sister-in-law, Joan
McGregor and husband John of Boone, and her nephew John R. McGregor and his wife
Maggie of Durham.
Shannon was a multi-generation native of Watauga County, and recently retired from Food
Services at Appalachian State University. She was strong, independent, adventurous, and
amazingly generous. She had a great laugh, and loved movies and Stephen King novels.
As Shannon requested, no services are planned. Memorial donations may be made to the
Watauga Humane Society, 312 Paws Way, Boone, NC 28607.

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