Barbara Jean Miller
March 19, 1948 — May 8, 2024
Burton, formerly of Sterling
MILLER, Barbara Jean - age 76 of Burton formerly of Sterling, passed away at home, with her girls by her side, on May 8, 2024. A funeral will be held at 12:00 PM Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center (6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan) with Pastor Shawn Delacourt officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davison, Michigan. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the funeral home and from 11:00 AM Thursday until the time of service.
Barbara was born on March 19, 1948 in Standish, Michigan to the late Henry and Helen (Nieman) Cummings. She graduated from Standish-Sterling High School and married Samuel Ray Miller on August 19, 1972. Barbara worked for Peerless Mattress and Furniture for years before retiring in 2007. She enjoyed coloring, singing, music, playing yahtzee on her phone, long drives and being around the water. Her greatest joy was picking her granddaughter up from school and spending time with her. Barbara was a very social person and was known as "Aunt Pete" to many who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her daughters; Melissa (Billy) Glandon of Flint and Mary (Jim Boettcher) of Swartz Creek. Granddaughter, Karinna (Tyler Furze) Glandon of Flint. Sisters, Judy Card of Sterling and Janet Ziembo of Davison. Also surviving are many nieces; nephews; and close friends, Barb Boettcher, Lorna Foster and Dawn Furze. Special recognition to Barbie Ziembo and Arika Ketchum for their compassion and care of Barb in her final days. Barb was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Samuel; siblings, Jayne Daniels; Laurie Lee; Robert Cummings.
Online condolences may be shared on Barbara's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com