Nancy A. Miller

Nancy A. Miller, 90, long time resident of Thomasville, Georgia, lately of Chelan, Washington, passed away peacefully in her home on September 2, 2021. Nancy was born to Maurice Eugene Beach and Mary Margaret (Bolger) Beach in 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. Nancy graduated from Mundelein College in Chicago (later affiliated with Loyola University) with a bachelor’s degree, then studied abroad, where she discovered her love of travel. She worked as a civilian for the United States Military in Heidelberg, Germany, where she met and married the love of her life, Sgt. Lester E. Miller in 1957. The newly-married couple soon moved to Tennessee, then Hawaii, and finally to Massachusetts where Lester retired after 20 years of military service. Nancy earned a Masters degree in Social Work from Westfield State College in Massachusetts in the early 1970s. She then worked at a home for troubled girls, and at a hospital for terminally ill and elderly patients. Nancy and Les had 3 children: Michael (Fanny) Miller of Minneapolis, Monica (Mark) Courtney of Stehekin, Washington, and Christopher Miller of Springfield, Massachusetts. Nancy and Les relocated to Thomasville, Georgia, after their children were raised. Nancy continued to work as a Social Worker for the Thomas County Schools while Lester worked as a school psychologist for Thomasville city schools. Nancy was persistent in pursuing resources for troubled students, and loved advocating for those in need. She had a heart for those who struggled, and supported many causes that allowed her loving care to extend beyond her personal locale. After retiring from their jobs in Thomasville, they traveled extensively, especially enjoying cruises -exploring cultures and history, and revisiting many places in Europe. They moved to Chelan in 2017 and enjoyed frequent interactions with their family. They especially enjoyed boating up Lake Chelan to Stehekin and spending time with family there. Nancy is survived by her husband of 64 years; her sister, Judy Burns of Illinois; her three children; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren, and a large and loving extended family. A memorial service will be held at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Chelan, on Tuesday, September 7th at 2 PM. The family would like to sincerely thank Lake Chelan Community Hospital and EMS for their kindness and caring during Nancy’s final months. Also a big thanks to Central Washington Hospital Home Care Services and Hospice which allowed Nancy to spend her last weeks in her own home with her family surrounding her. --

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Nancy A. Miller

January 31, 1931 - September 2, 2021