Roper Funeral Home and Crematory
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Jasper, GA 30143
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Rita Sue Miller, age 71, of Talking Rock, Georgia, formerly of Atlanta and Duluth, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at her home. She was born September 21, 1951 in Atlanta. Rita graduated from Southwest Dekalb High School in 1969 and later worked at Home Depot Store 131 in Duluth. She loved working in the Garden Center with her beautiful flowers. She then worked for Scotts Miracle-Grow Lawn Services in Norcross.
Rita is survived by her daughter, Angie Miller of Talking Rock, formerly of Duluth; son, Scott Miller of Camp Verde, Arizona, formerly of Duluth; grandson, Tyler James Miller of Arizona; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Karen Carlan of Buford, Georgia. Many cousins in Atlanta, Stone Mountain, and Cornelia also survive.
She was preceded in death by her aunt and uncle, who raised her, Lamar and Betty Tench; brother, Greg Tench; grandfather, Thomas Carlan; grandmother, Rosa Carlan; aunt, Margaret Prater.
Rita was a loving mother, grandmother, friend, and sister to many. She loved her children and there was nothing she wouldn't do for them. She was devoted to Jesus and loved serving him faithfully. She was a Prayer Warrior who prayed for many, was a woman of Proverbs which she read over and over. She believed in "Feed My Sheep" and served God well in doing that.
John 21:15-25
In lieu of cut flowers, the family would prefer indoor/outdoor plants.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.