Marion Miller

Writing this death notice myself serves a dual purpose: 1) it spares family members from trying to recall all the small details of my life, and 2) it provides future generations with some important information.

I was born at home in Hartford, Connecticut on 1/19/31 in the midst of the Great Depression. I was pre-deceased by my mother, Clara Simon Cohen, born in Russia, Father, Isidor, born in Russia, brother, Samuel Cohen: brother, Joseph Cohen and half sister, Betty Sherman

In 1933 the family moved to Boston, Massachusetts where WPA work was made available by the then U.S. President, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Despite the hardship brought on by the Great Depression, we never lacked for the necessities of life, thanks to my father's hard work as a carpenter.

When I was six years old, my mother died of a kidney infection. In 1937 antibiotics were not yet available. Betty at age 21, newly married to Irving Sherman, became caregiver to three younger siblings along with caring for two children of her own, Roselyn and Evelyn. Betty was my father's first child by a previous marriage.

After graduation from Roxbury Memorial High School for Girls in 1948, I worked as a secretary for two years at Kingston Clothing Company in Boston. At age 19, I married Fred G. Miller on March 8, 1950. Four sons were born of this marriage: Marc (married to Lori), Keith (married to Robin), Stephen and Robert. The boys were raised in the Natick/Framingham, Massachusetts area. I returned to the working world as a secretary after the children were all in school. Former employers include the Ahlquist Agency, The Equitable Life Assurance Society, The Interface Group, Medical Park Orthopedics of Austin, TX and Miller Uniforms & Emblems.

In 1997 Fred and I moved to Austin to be close to our family, all engaged in the rapid growth of Miller Uniforms. After one year as a medical transcriber, I joined Miller Uniforms in 1998.

Fred and I enjoyed traveling to various countries throughout Europe, Paris, France being my favorite destination.

On 1/24/10 we traveled to Israel for a fast-paced, week-long tour with a Hadassah group.

Fine art and music were among my major interests. Visiting museums was a favorite activity, as was the game of Scrabble. Advice to Future generations: Learn to play a musical instrument and appreciate fine art.

I was a life member of Hadassah and a proud member of Congregation Beth El in Austin.

Final words: "No need to mourn. It was a wonderful life – fine husband, fine children, fine grandchildren and find great-grandchildren.

In addition to my husband, Four sons and their wives, survivors include, 7 Grandchildren, 3 Step Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren my Brother's widow Phyllis Cohen, Three nieces, Diane, Beverly and Sandy, Nieces Roselyn and Evelyn, several cousins and second cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Weed-Corley-Fish North Lamar Chapel. Interment will follow at Beth Israel III at Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Beth El, 8902 Mesa Drive, Austin, Texas 78759 or Hospice Austin's Christopher House, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78759.