Valerie Annette Miller

Valerie A. Miller passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 22, 2019. Valerie grew up in Walton, NY the daughter of the late Orna (Leigh) and Frederick Seward. Valerie met Mark R. Miller in 1971 and started a family while living in Walton. On Christmas Eve 1974, they were married. Later moving to Franklin, then settling in Meredith near Treadwell where they raised their 3 boys. Valerie was an activate participant in all of her sons activities. While tending to her family, Valerie also raised livestock, enjoyed planting flowers and crops in her greenhouse. She would often go to work in the woods with Mark. Later in life she enjoyed traveling in the south with her husband, spending time on the beach, sightseeing and making many new friends. She was predeceased by her siblings, Yvonne Hammond, Vivian Bennett, Freddie Seward, Rosie Seward, Larry Seward and her brother in law John Hammond. Valerie is survived by her husband, Mark, children, Paul (Jill) Saratoga NY, Mark (Tammy)Davenport NY and Anthony (Melissa)Delhi NY. Grandchildren, Thomas, Aden, Taylor, Michaela, Elizebeth, Montanna, Alyvia, Lana, Emaly, and Matthias and great granddaughter Maya. She is also survived by her brother Roger (Linda) Seward, sister Robin Cole, and brother in law Gary Bennett Sr., nieces and nephews Georgia (Tom) Hall, Tammy Mullineaux, Gary Bennett Jr, Jason Bennett, Jessie, Laura, Jerry and David Seward. Great nieces and nephews, Amber (Justin) Davis, Derrick (Dana) Mullineaux and Keenan Hall as well as several great great nieces and a nephew. Calling hours for friends and family will be held from 11am to 1pm on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St, Oneonta NY. A small service will be at 1pm with the Rev Elliott Oaks. Burial will be immediately after the service at the Croton Cemetery in Treadwell. A reception celebrating Valerie's life will be held at the Treadwell Fire House after burial. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Treadwell Fire EMS. Online condolences to the family can be made at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.