Shirley Ann Miller

Shirley Ann Miller of Ocean Springs, MS, died at 4:09 PM, on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at her home in St Andrews. She was born, as she always said "NOYB, I am over 21", in Wisconsin to Lawrence and Gertrude Gocker. She married Jerry Miller in October, 1957 and he survives. Also surviving are her children, Jim Miller and Julie Starling; nine grandchildren, Nick, Lindsay, Sydney, Logan, William, Christopher, Courtney, Christian, and Cassidy; one great-grandchild, Mason; and three sisters, Jeanne, Claire and Mary. Her son, Bill, and brothers, Phillip, Larry and Peter preceded her in death. Shirley graduated from St Mary’s in Madison, Wisconsin and went on to become a surgical nurse at St Mary’s Hospital. She traveled with her husband throughout his long military career before settling in Ocean Springs in 1977. She enjoyed and treasured all her grandchildren and their many and varied activities. Reading, gardening and playing bridge with her many friends were her other favorite interests. Visitation will be on Monday, February 13, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial service will follow at 11:00 AM with Father Sergio officiating. After the mass there will be a bereavement luncheon immediately following the service at Fannon Hall across from the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73121. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.