Evelyn Miller

December 30, 1931 - May 18, 2013

Evelyn Alberta Miller departed this life to be with God on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Ft. Washington Medical Center in Ft. Washington, MD. Evelyn was born on December 30,1931, in Wilmington, NC, to the late Louise Robinson and James Howard. She was preceded into eternity by her eldest son, Walter E. Miller, Jr. (Gene). Evelyn moved to Alexandria, VA as a child and attended the original Parker-Gray High School. She worked as a Document Project Assistant for more than 30 years with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. On August 23,1953, Evelyn married her high school sweetheart, Walter E. Miller, Sr., who she affectionately called “Weezie.” From this union, four beautiful children were born. Evelyn, known for her lively spirit and quick wit, was loved unconditionally by many. She was loving to youth and elderly alike. She became a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, counselor, advisor, and friend to anyone who needed a hole filled in their life. Her son-in-law, Sherman, often blessed her with a box of chocolates. This made her day. As a young adult, Evelyn was an active member of Third Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA, where she sang in the choir. She moved to Ft. Washington, MD in 1979, and later became an active “warrior of faith” at Riverside Baptist Church until her health began declining. One of Evelyn’s greatest pleasures in life was babysitting her grandchildren, Chaise, Geno, Wynn, and Christian; and her great-grandson, Andre. She also loved spending time with her other grandchildren, Rica, David, Jeremiah, Asmara, and Cheyenne. Her grandchildren loved going to “Gran and Pop-Pop’s house,” where they could count on lots of hugs, kisses, and good food. They cherished their “Gran’s” love, laughter, and old-fashioned cooking – especially, her grits, fried chicken, and fried fish! Evelyn is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Walter E. Miller, Sr.; two sons, Wendell (Cathy) and David (Marguerite) Miller; one daughter, Sharron (Sherman) Parker; one sister, Earline Smith; one brother, Archie Smith; one aunt, Beatrice Wood; one brother-in-law, Richard (Dorothy) Miller; one sister-in-law, Hazel Johnson; seven grandchildren, Rica Avery-Nelson; Chaise, Geno, Wynn, David, and Jeremiah Miller; and Christian Parker; three great-grandchildren, Andre Coles and Asmara and Cheyenne Nelson; dear friends, Margaret Grimes and Lucille Craven; a loving extended daughter, caregiver, and family friend, Shirley Avery; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends