Margaret Mary Purcell Miller

Margaret Mary Purcell Miller passed in the early hours of Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Born March 20, 1957 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. to Irish-Catholic parents William Purcell and Catherine Walsh Purcell. Her family relocated to Northern Virginia in 1960, where her family lived in Alexandria and then Fairfax. Margaret was among one of the first coed classes to attend Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. She cherished her years at The Mount and summers spent at the beach. After college, she began 36 years of Federal service with the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Although she started her career in Washington, she soon packed up and drove across the country to work in NCUA’s San Francisco office. She was twice recognized as Examiner of the Year for her outstanding service. Her dream job, however, was being a mom. Her three children were born in the Bay Area, and she later returned to raise them in Northern Virginia. Maggie loved all living things, and her pets were a daily source of joy and entertainment. She lived her life stirring up fun and mischief, and that legacy is remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her friendships truly lasted a lifetime. She is survived by her siblings Grace McCafferty and Bill Purcell, children John, Molly and Kerry, two beloved labradors Dewey and Portis, and that sassy tabby cat O’Malley. Memories and funeral information can be found at https://mollykmiller.wixsite.com/maggie. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Maggie’s name to the Fairfax County Humane Society, so that other animals can find a home as loving as hers.