of Little Rock, AR
August 8, 1933 - March 20, 2022
Rinda Sue (Witt) Miller, 88, formerly of Searcy, AR passed away in Little Rock, AR on March 20, 2022. She was born on August 8, 1933 to the late James Frank Witt and Maude (Durham) Witt in Bradford, AR.
Rinda Sue was a classy and wise lady who loved people, dancing, and champagne. She was dedicated to the children and families she helped through her years at the Department of Human Services, while at the same time being an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend. To know her was to love her and she was an inspiration to all who met her.
Her accomplishments include graduating from ASU Beebe and Arkansas Teachers College in Conway, AR. After graduation she taught school at Mountain View, AR for several years, then went on to become a social worker. She had a distinguished and rewarding career at DHS for 35 years, having served as County Administrator of Cleburne and White Counties for over 25 years. She was a member of the Cloverdale Garden Club, Business and Professional Women and received the B&PW Woman of the year award; Koffee Klatch Women's Group; Arkansas State Employees Association; Chair and Vice-Chair of White County Democratic Central Committee; Member of the State Democratic Committee and Democratic Convention Delegate multiple times; Arkansas White County Single Parents Scholarship Program; Court Appointed Special Advocate efforts for White County; and did countless hours of other volunteer work.
She is survived by her two daughters Laura Baldwin (husband Rick) of Little Rock, AR and Amanda McDaniel of Jonesboro, AR; three grandchildren Alec Baldwin (wife Kristin), Grant Baldwin both of Little Rock, AR, and Emma Grace McDaniel of Jonesboro, AR; brother Charles Witt (wife Jacqueline) of Missouri.
She married James C. Miller on April 2, 1955 and he preceded her in death on November 17, 1998. They had a son, Gregory, who died a few days after birth. She is also preceded in death by two brothers Norman Witt (wife Bernice) and Jack Witt (wife Dell). Her longtime companion, travel, and dancing partner, Guy H. (Buddy) Lackey Jr., also preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held 1-2PM Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. A graveside service will begin at 2:30 PM at the Evergreen Cemetery in Judsonia with interment to follow.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the following: CASA of White County, 411 N Spruce St, Searcy, AR 72143 or White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund, PO Box 8325, Searcy, AR 72145.
Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/searcy
Thinking of you at this time . She was always a great lady and I have a lot of good memories of time spent at your house growing up in Cloverdale. Love and Prayers to all of you, LeeAnn Rogers
I am so sorry to learn of Rinda Sue's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her at our club meetings. Prayers for family.
To Amanda and Emma Grace, thinking of both of you at this difficult time. Praying for you both and sending love.
Your mom was absolutely an amazing person! I am blessed to have known her. Praying for you and your family! Rinds Sue will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Rinda was a lovely lady who because of her job, her many hours of volunteer service & a real desire to help others, touched many lives. God bless her & thank you for a life lived well.
Love , mona
Laura & Amanda,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My Prayers are with you and your families.
Such a wonderful lady. A blessing to know her and to be able to work for her. She will be dearly missed by friends and loved one's. I wish I could have gotten to say goodbye to you one more time. Kathy