Betty Jane Miller

Betty Jane Miller, 92 (or is it 39?!) of Avondale peacefully passed away on October 21 while residing at the Ruston residence of Jenner's Pond. She is survived by two children and their spouses, Larry and Janie Miller and Wendy and Clint Rector; and five grandchildren: Tarrie, Larry, Nathan, Ryan, and Derek. Her daughter, DyAnn, and her husband, Rick, predeceased her. Born in Toughkenamon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Florence and George Surgeson. She had three sisters and one brother. Betty Jane was married for 54 years to the late James R. (Bing) Miller. Betty Jane was a member of Toughkenamon Presbyterian Church since a young child. At various time she was a Deacon, an active member of the Women's Circle, organized the One Great Hour of Sharing program, and taught Bible School. Once her children were grown, Betty Jane worked at Johnson's Musical Kindergarten where children gravitated towards her. In later years, she was a "candy cart lady" for Jennersville Hospital. Betty Jane was a caring and selfless woman. She was known for her generosity and many benefitted from her "care packages". Her sense of humor and wit was always present. When asked how she was, she would retort, "I'm fat and sassy!" She was best known for her baking and cake decorating skills. Family and friends benefitted with cakes decorated to highlight the recipient...drum sets, bridesmaid dolls, even wedding cakes! She will be missed by many. A celebration of Betty Jane's life will be held on Saturday, October 31 at 11:00 am at the Toughkenamon Presbyterian Church in Toughkenamon ,PA. In lieu of flowers, donations honoring Betty Jane may be made to: Neighborhood Service Center-food bank, 35 N. Third Street, Oxford, PA.19363 or Toughkenamon Presbyterian Church 147 Church Street, Toughkenamon, PA.19374 The family wishes to acknowledge the loving care provided by the staffs of Jenner's Pond and Willow Tree Hospice. Arrangements by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford, PA. www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.