Alma Lee Miller

Alma Miller

JONESBORO — Alma Louise Miller, 80, of Jonesboro, formerly of Marked Tree, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Bay, Louise lived most of her life in Marked Tree before moving to Jonesboro earlier this year. She was a 1948 graduate of Bay High School and a homemaker. She was a member of Sneed Street Baptist Church and enjoyed reading and cooking.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Bert Oliver Miller; her father, Dee Wilton Wyatt; her mother, Inez Wyatt Jones; and her son-in-law, Larry M. Taylor.

Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Taylor of Jonesboro; one grandson and his wife, Seth and Amy Elder of Jonesboro; and one great-granddaughter, Ava Katherine Elder.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 Wednesday morning in Marked Tree Cemetery with Rev. Patrick Tucker officiating.

Visitation will be held from 9-10:30 Wednesday morning at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Pallbearers include David Hazel, Seth Elder, Louis Phillips and Jay Phillips.

For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 E. Matthews.

Online registry is at www.emersonfuneralhome