Mary Miller

Published 4:11 pm Monday, December 30, 2019

Mary Miller, 94, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at her home.

Mary was born December 12, l925 in Chillicothe, Texas to Edward Short and Nellie Bradberry Short.

She was a resident of Port Neches for 70 years and a member of Southside Baptist Church in Port Neches.

Mary was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Mary had a heart for missions and sharing Jesus’ love for everyone.

She was a pre-school Sunday School Teacher for many years and always taught Vacation Bible School.

She led associational conferences on Sunday School classes and Vacation Bible School.

She was active in WMU at the local, associational and state level.

After retirement, she and Fred volunteered with Campers on Mission and at Acadian Baptist Center, helping build churches and other buildings on the ABC campus.

Visitation for family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Aaron Little officiating.

Entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Miller, 2 sisters, and a brother.

Surviving relatives include her daughters, Pam McGraw and husband Ronnie of Port Neches, Texas, Paula Metzinger and husband Phil of Lufkin, Texas; 5 grandchildren, Wade McGraw and wife Kristen, Leah Weldon and husband Scott, Deb Turrentine and husband Jason, Sarah Metzinger, and Aaron Metzinger; 7 great-grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 1990 Llano Street, Port Neches, Texas or to Acadian Baptist Center 1202 Academy Road, Eunice, Louisiana 70535.