She was born on December 26, 1928 in Sugar Grove, WV and was the daughter of the late Rev. Isaac Lee and Lottie Wyant Bennett. She grew up in Franklin, WV.
Martha graduated from Franklin High School and attended Bridgewater College and Glassboro State College in New Jersey. She worked as an elementary School Librarian in Salem County, New Jersey for 11 years. She sang professionally in St. John’s Episcopal Church in Salem, New Jersey for 14 years. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and a member of the church choir.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Loren Lee Miller, son of Rear Admiral T. C. and Ruth C. Miller. Also preceding her in death was a three and half year old grandson, Ryan Christian Simpkins; a sister, Cornelia B. Shaw and two brothers, Paul and Emory.
She is survived by two daughters, The Rev. Julia Diane Miller of Philippi, W.Va. and Bobbi Dee Bevis and husband, Bob, of Woodstown, N.J.; a son, The Rev. Christopher Loren Miller and wife, Linda, of Absecon, N.J.; four grandchildren, Elex Simpkins and wife, Tammy, of Lampe, MO, Adia Speer and husband, Christopher, of Pemberton, NJ, Danica Miller and husband, Tim Wallace of Elmer, NJ and Joshua Bevis of Woodstown, NJ; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Lorine Harris and husband, Howard, of Ruckersville, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 10-11 am, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Lindsey Funeral Homes in Harrisonburg.
A funeral service will follow at 11 am at the funeral home with The Rev. Laura Lockey officiating. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville.
Those attending are ask to follow all current CDC guidelines.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church 660 South Main St., Harrisonburg VA 22801.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.
