of Little Rock, AR
March 7, 1932 - June 10, 2024
Laura Frances Miller, 92, of Little Rock, passed away in her home Monday, June 10, 2024. Laura was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born in Memphis, TN as the only child of Douglas and Maxine Cohen on March 7, 1932. She graduated from Little Rock Senior High School, where she won silver band award as first-chair clarinet, played Hammond organ, and met the love of her life, Bert O. Miller. Laura and Bert were married November 25, 1950, and celebrated 73 anniversaries.
Laura attended nurse's training at the Methodist Medical Center in Memphis, TN, later earning her certificate as an X-Ray Technician at University of Arkansas Medical School. Laura worked at Arkansas Children's Home & Hospital as an X-Ray technician under Superintendent Ruth Beall. As a member of First Baptist Church in Little Rock, she learned American Sign Language to teach a class of children with impaired hearing, and signed for all hymns sung in morning and evening services. Laura served as Worthy Matron of Adah Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and as Grand Esther at Grand Chapter. At age 50, Laura began to study oil painting, and she had an exhibit of 119 of her paintings in 2015 at Guachoya Cultural Art Museum in Lake Village, AR.
Laura was preceded in death by her parents. She will be held in memory by her loving husband, her sister (Sarah Cumnock, husband Mike of Hot Springs and their daughter Mara), and her daughters and their families: Sarita Sullivan and Tim Sullivan of Little Rock; Renee Easterwood and husband Terry, of Bryan, TX; Tanya Miller-Bradham and husband Mark, of Little Rock; and LaBerta Russell and husband Randy, of Lake Village, AR. She was loved dearly by all of her family (including seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren), and extended family and friends. Grandchildren: Laura Stanley (husband Jon), Cody Beight (wife Katie), Jeff Easterwood (wife Ashley), Kelsey Beight, Chris Beasley (wife Mariah), Carrie Sullivan, and Cole Sullivan. Great-Grandchildren: Leah Bragg, Ethan Stanley, Connor Bragg, Cera Easterwood, Jack Stanley, Lily Easterwood, Gabriella Beight, Brendon Beasley, Sawyer Beight, Savannah Beight, Evan Stanley, Melody Fricks, and Motley Joyner.
The family wishes to express their thanks to loving caregivers Paula Thompson, Blanchie Grayson and Ivory Smith, and Hospice Homecare professionals who assisted with devoted and gracious care at the residence.
Donations in the memory of Laura F. Miller may be sent to Alzheimer's Association or Pulaski Heights Baptist Church.
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16 Condolence(s)
M.JANE Templeton Cato of Calera.Alabama
Monday, September 16, 2024
May God continue to watch over Laura for all eternity . She has a lot of love to bring to all of Gods children!
Tanya Miller
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
I love and miss you Mama!!!! You are forever in my heart!!!! I'll always remember us going to the orchards and farmer's markets on so many weekends.
Until we meet again....
Evelyn Coppola
Friday, July 19, 2024
Angelo & I Adored this sweet lady so much. Always a smile. Rest in peace Ms Laura. E
Tina Aschenberg
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Absolutely beautiful!!!!!
Coy Sullivan
Saturday, June 15, 2024
You will be missed Momma Laura.
Johanna Oswald
Friday, June 14, 2024
Bert: I was so sorry to hear about Laura’s passing. I know that you will miss her so much. My sincere condolences to you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Justin Morris Albert Pike 714
Friday, June 14, 2024
My heart goes out to the family. Cody and Bert you are in the lodges thoughts and prayers as my own. It was always a pleasure to visit with her, and I know she will be missed.
Becky Cornett
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Laura and Dr. Miller are special to all of us at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church. They were active together in our Young At Heart program and he still is, even joining us this Tuesday for an activity! They epitomized what it means to be young in spirit all your life. What an example they set for all the rest of us in so many ways. Laura will be sorely missed. My love and sincere condolences to Dr. Miller, Ivory, Blanchie, and all the family.
Mary Ann and Eddie Pruett
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Although we never met Mrs. Miller, we would like to extend our condolences to Renee and Terry Easterwood and the rest of Mrs. Miller’s family. Blessings to all of you.
Monica Allison Wilder
Thursday, June 13, 2024
My condolences and prayers for your family during this very difficult time. Laura was a very sweet lady. My mom, Chris Allison, painted with Laura and adored her and Bert.
Susan White
Thursday, June 13, 2024
We all loved Momma Laura. Her smile filled everyone with a spirit of joy and comfort. She was gracious and kind. It's a loss we feel now; but a joy we will feel forever when we meet her again in heaven.
Sally, Matt, Reed & Aden Brewer
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Such a beautiful soul and a lovely person. Our family sends our prayers and love to you.
Sandra Franecke
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Everyone who had the opportunity to meet her was blessed. She was an amazing warm, giving lady in every sense of the word. I consider myself fortunate to have been able to spend the little time with her I spent. She enriched my life by simply knowing her. I am so sorry for your loss. Much love to you and your family. Sandy
David L Cato
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Such a vibrant spirit and laughter. Fun she was and fun she will exude in heaven with our maker.
Emma Vanhoose
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
My heart is with you all. Mom Miller was a special lady. Love, hugs and prayers for comfort being sent your way.
Wayne
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
I am so sorry however what a glorious life!
Love and prayers.