Minnie Louise Treadwell was born April 7, 1937 to William George and Lucille Bryant Treadwell in Hampton, South Carolina. She had two sisters, Georgia and Jessie. Minnie was educated in the public schools of Raeford, North Carolina.
Minnie met and married Theodore Roosevelt Miller in Bartow, Florida. While stationed in Florida, a daughter, Sylvia and a son, Terry were born. The family moved to Riverside, California where Theodore served in the Air Force. In 1962, the family moved to San Bernardino and Minnie united with St. Paul AME Church under Rev. William Jacks. She was very active in the church, holding numerous positions, including Treasurer. Minnie served both as a class leader in the Nurses Unit and on the Usher Board for 30 years.
Minnie worked at March Air Force Base in the PX. Minnie worked in the nursing field at San Bernardino Community Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 1999. Minnie also did private duty care.
Minnie enjoyed many activities and was an avid sports fan - the Lakers and Cowboys being her favorites.
Minnie was called by God to eternal rest on December 13, 2019, joining her parents, husband, son, two grandchildren Dale Ellis Howard and Tiana Desire Howard, niece Saundra Treadwell, nephew Reginald Treadwell, brother-in-law Richard Miller, and close friend Ann Johnson.
Minnie leaves to cherish many memories: daughter, Sylvia Marie Miller of San Bernardino, CA; sisters, Georgia Mae Christie of Rockaway, NY and Jessie Staton of Brooklyn, NY; grandchildren, Khalfani (Tiffany) and Khamisi (Damita) Howard; great-grands, Aaliyah, Amirah, Kaisan and Danaya Howard; nieces, Renee and Fannie; nephews, Myles (Tedra) and Mark; greats, Keon, Calib, Tyrik and Lisha; and great-greats, Carter and Marion. Her extended family: sister, Suzie; daughters, Erma, Myra, Suzette, Sheri, Diedra, Tahra Nickie; son, Jerome; godchildren, Alexis, Jazmond; grandchildren, Megan, Cenclair, Marc, Mykell, Elsie, Khadija, Jabril, LaToya, Monique, Jermaine; great-grands, Stevon, Salina, Savannah; Sailey, Brandon; close friends, Osker, Prisilla, Darlene, Julie, Mary, Lupe; her special and loving caregivers, Angela, Samantha, Vanessa, Demita and Rhonda; and a host of other friends, too many to name.
