Debbie Miller was born November 5, 1950 and passed from this life June 18, 2024 at the age of 73 at her home in Laurel.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 4:30 PM until 7:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel in 4593 Indian Springs Road, Laurel, MS. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Sunset Gardens in Laurel, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Laurel, Mississippi. Bro. Shane Singleton and Bro. Keith Wilkerson will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. 601-649-3342

She was preceded in death by her parents, William D. "Bill" Taylor and Katherine E. "Liz" Taylor of

Laurel.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lawrence G. "L.G" Miller, daughter Kappy Rushing (John), son Kyle Miller (Stephanie) of Washington, NC, sister Patti Thames (Kelly) of Laurel, grandchildren Kaleb Travis (Jolee) of Kilgore Texas, Madisyn Murray (Alex), Taylor Miller and Brittyn Miller of Washington, NC. She was also loving aunt to a host of surviving nieces and nephews including Wayne Thames (Tiffany) of High Springs FL, Christopher Thames (Leah) of Palm Bay FL, Rod Miller (Dodie) of Laurel, Tina Murphy (Dale) of Laurel and Kimber Pittman (David) of Madisonville, La.

Pallbearers will be Kaleb Travis, Rod Miller, Wayne Thames, Dale Murphy, Terry Comeaux, and John Rushing.

Debbie took great pleasure in serving her husband, L.G. and did so with excellence. She had a profound love of music and for the church. She served as keyboardist at Parkview Baptist Church alongside her special aunt, Judy Blackwell (Ken) in Laurel as well as First Baptist Church Liberty City in Kilgore Texas under the direction of her friend Keith Wilkerson (Debbie). She had written several worship songs which she often performed during church services. Debbie also served as church secretary for several churches she attended through the years, including Parkview Baptist Church. She possessed the heart of a servant and a mind for organization.

She was known throughout the community for her kindness, many times providing doughnuts for the police, firemen, emergency workers and others that served the community in Laurel and Jones County. Debbie was often the first to volunteer for duties in the church including Bible School director and coordinator of special events. She also worked behind the scenes flower arranging, performing yard work, and ensuring that the Lord's house was stocked and ready for services. Debbie wanted no recognition for her service.

The family wishes to thank ComfortCare Hospice and South Central Regional Medical Center staff and

leadership who, along with Dr. Alison Redding and staff, provided excellent care for her in her last

months of life.

Because of Debbie's love of the Word of God, the family asks that memorial donations be made to

Gideon's International at www.gideons.org.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com