Carol J. Miller
Carol J. Miller, 70 of Billings,
passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Billings Clinic.
Born Carol Rafferty on July 18, 1940 in Belfield, ND she
moved with her family as a teenager to Laurel, MT. She was
married to Don Miller on October 17, 1959 for 51 wonderful
years. Carol worked as a teaching aid in the Laurel school
district for 28 years.
She found great comfort in living her faith and said the
Rosary every day in thanks for the Lord's blessing.
She is survived by her loving husband; her two children
David Miller and Susan Richardson; her beloved
grandchildren, Alexandra and Brandon Richardson, her sister
Rose Marie Kline, her brother, Larry Rafferty, her
brother-in-law and sister-in-law Harold and Peggy Miller,
and her son-in-law Gary Richardson.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to
Carol's friends at Curves, the staff at the Billings Clinic,
and all her caring friends for their faithful love and
support. We would like to thank Suzanne Kujat for her
selfless and most gracious offer to be an organ donor for
Carol.
The Rosary Will be recited 7pm Tuesday at Michelotti-Sawyers
Mortuary. Don and Carol's dear friend, Father Martin Skierka,
will conduct Latin Requiem Mass 10 AM Wednesday at Michelotti-Sawyers
Mortuary. Interment will be in Rockvale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials in Carol’s name may be made to National Foundations for Transplants, 5350 Popular Ave, Suite 430, Memphis, YN 38119. www.tranplants.org, or to the charity of your choice.
Remembrances
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Dear Don
and family,
Carol was such a wonderful person and friend. She was my aide at West
School for many years and we grew to be best of friends. She loved her
family and especially enjoyed the visits to see her grandchildren.
Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time. She is remembered
with much love. God Bless!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Strending
Carol
was such a blessing to my life, and I am so glad I had the
opportunity to work with her at West School. She taught me more
about the things that really mattered, and she took good care of me
always.
We had many laughs together when I had her help me make plaster
handprint gifts at Christmas time. She would moan and groan about
doing it, but we always had fun! One time we got the spoon so stuck
in the plaster that it was never coming out! Carol, in her infinite
silliness, later gave me a set of beautiful spoons for a wedding
gift! I just used my favorite one tonight.
I will remember Carol and smile.
Sincerely,
Nancy Wollan Scott
Laurel
Gary and Susan,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family as you deal
with the loss of your mom.
Nancy & Pat Seleski
Don, Susan and David,
You were blessed with a wonderful mother. She always had a smile and
a kind word. It was always such a treat when she would bake cookies
and send them to the office. She will be missed greatly.
Mark Prothero