Bonnie Mae Barber Miller
May 8, 1943 ~ July 31, 2024
BATTLEBORO – Bonnie Mae Barber Miller, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Born in Moore County, NC on May 8, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Alexander Barber and Ether Madie McLawhorn Barber. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frederick William "Fred" Miller, Sr.; her great-grandson, Teddy Miller; her sister, Mary Elizabeth Barber Whitaker; and her brothers, William Ace Barber, James Oliver Barber, and Robert Lee Barber.
Blessed with a loving, caring, and giving personality, Bonnie was one to never meet a stranger and was known to be a mother to all. Her door was always open to all who needed good motherly guidance or to just share a story or two. She enjoyed reading, baking for family and friends, and bird watching. A dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, Bonnie will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Bonnie is survived by her children, Cathy Miller Coburn of Blanchester, OH, Frederick "Rick" William Miller, Jr. of Battleboro, Angela Miller Clark (John) of Battleboro, Bruce Anthony Miller of Durham, and Nicole Miller Eakins (Michael) of Virginia Beach, VA; her grandchildren, Donnie Sepeck (Yelana), Katie Koeppen (Matt), Tabatha Viljoen (Jacques), Tiffany Miller (Brad), Chad Coburn, Samantha Snow (Bryan), and Michael Bowyer, II (Riana); her great-grandchildren, Lillianna "Sunshine", Hans, Luke, Austin, Zeke, Trenton, Zoe, Nolan, Henley, Ellie, and Gilbert; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Bonnie’s life will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. Carlton Cockrell officiating.
Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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I spent many days at your house. Throughout many years leaning on each other and traveled many miles together. Listening to stories laughing crying and thinking of how life has changed from that 15 yr old girl you first met. I learned many things from you. The shirts and jackets you made me. The cooking and baking we did around the holidays for a few years. There are many memories over those years. You are back in the arms of Fred and I know he is so happy to have you by his side again. I know the family and friends you have left behind. They feel the enormous lose of you being going. I was telling my son Monday about the days of eating at Holiday Inn. He asked about places that are no longer here. The first person I thought of was you. The many days of going to see you at work. This is your time to rest we will miss you here