Betty Blue Miller

Betty Blue Miller, 87

Harrisonburg

Betty Blue Liskey Miller, a lifelong resident of Rockingham County, died on November 27, 2016, at Sunnyside Retirement Community.

Betty Blue was born in Rockingham County on October 15, 1929, to the late Claude E. and Carrie Mundy Liskey and graduated from Harrisonburg High School in 1947. On April 17, 1949, she married Richard L. (Dick) Miller, who preceded her in death on June 13, 1994. She is survived by her children, Richard Miller (Maria), Ronald Miller (Gloria), Pamela Mumper (Jim), and Craig Miller (Nancy). She is also survived by grandchildren: Corrie, David, Brennan, and Kelsey Miller, Chase Miller (Carolyn), Kirstine Miller Barber (Thomas) , Emily Miller (Jake Hofmeister), Laura Mumper Berg (Ryan), John Mumper, Addam Botkin (Susie) and Krystle Naylor (Matt). Additionally, she is survived by great-grandchildren: Braxton Barber, Lilah Berg, Eli and Jacob Botkin and Myla and Luke Naylor. Surviving relatives include brother-in-laws Gilbert Miller and Jim Miller (Evelyn) and sister-in-laws Elaine Liskey, Mary Liskey, and Helen Miller and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by brothers Francis, Robert, Claude, Jr., and Charles Liskey and sisters Lucy Huffman, Mary Kathryn Hisey, Lena Mae Lam and Christine Liskey.

Upon graduating high school, Betty Blue began working as secretary/bookkeeper at Harrisonburg High School. Beginning in 1951, she devoted her time to raising her four children. She resumed working in the mid 70's and served as bookkeeper at John Wayland and Wilbur Pence Middle Schools until her retirement.

Prior to her move to Sunnyside, Betty Blue was an active member of Cooks Creek Church where she served as elder, Sunday school teacher, youth advisor, and Presbyterian Women's leader. She served as president of the Women of the Church of the Presbytery of Shenandoah from 1987-1988. Betty Blue loved nature and in particular, flowers. She was a charter member of the Greenvale Garden Club and in 2008 became a Life Member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Betty Blue's family carry with them her strength, her love of travel and new experiences, and her commitment to family and community.

Betty Blue's family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 6 to 8 p.m. at Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon on Tuesday. The Reverends George Evans, Paul O'Gorek and Emily Miller will conduct a graveside service on Wednesday, November 30, 10:30 a.m. at Cooks Creek Presbyterian Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 a.m. in Cooks Creek's sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Cooks Creek Presbyterian Women or Cooks Creek Mission & Outreach - Dick Miller Fund, Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church, 4222 Mt. Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.McMullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.