of Harrison, AR

February 8, 1943 - December 16, 2023

Valerie Christine Miles, age 80, a beloved resident of Harrison, Arkansas passed away on December 16, 2023, at her home in Harrison. She was born on February 8, 1943, in Saxmundham, England to her loving parents, Frederick Mayhew and Hilda Elizabeth May Mayhew Rouse.

Valerie found great joy in her marriage to David Miles on December 8, 1979, in Alpena, Arkansas, creating a life enriched by their shared faith and devotion. She was an active member of Bear Creek Springs Baptist Church, finding solace and guidance in her faith.

Her passions were as varied as they were profound. Valerie adored reading, studying the Bible, computer exploration, leatherwork, crocheting, hunting, shooting, and researching genealogy. Psalm 23 held a special place in her heart, providing comfort and strength throughout her life.

Valerie was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Margaret Rose Freeman and Enid Cynthia Freeman, but her legacy lives on through her surviving family members.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 44 years, David Miles; daughters, Debbie Luedtke (late husband, Scott) of Anderson, Missouri, and Linda Cort of Minden, Louisiana; stepsons, Trevon Miles (wife, Ramona) of Middleburg, Florida, Ronald Miles (wife, Melissa) of Rogers, Arkansas and Eric Miles (wife, Catherine) of Gosnell, Arkansas.

She leaves behind a host of grandchildren, Amanda, Jamie, Tiffany, Justin, Ashley, Amie, David, Lacey, TJ, BreAnna, Desirae and Alex and numerous great-grandchildren, Hayden, Brayden, Dylan, Faith, Emily, Lena, Hazel, DeAnna, Julius, Dakoda, Trace, Kash, Darla, Kaine, Katelynn, Emma, Connor, Landon, Paisley, Elliot and Shiloh.


Visitation was held Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison, Arkansas.

A memorial service celebrating Valerie's life was held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Bear Creek Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Jake Johnson officiating.

She was laid to rest at Denver Cemetery in Denver, Arkansas.

A reception in honor of Valerie was held at Bear Creek Springs Baptist Church immediately afterward.

Pallbearers honoring Valerie's memory were Henry Dart, James R Methvin, Mark Miles, Shannon Miles, Corey Dart, Russell French, and John Atkinson.


In place of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Denver Cemetery Fund at Anstaff Bank, PO Box 1900, Green Forest, AR 72638.

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