Forwarded to the MILLER list -----Original Message----- From: Mike McMinn [mailto:ashbraco@ev1.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 8:44 AM To: MILLER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: {not a subscriber} Willie Mae Miller McMinn This appeared in the March 29, 2001 Austin American Statesman, Austin, Texas Willie Mae Miller McMinn, loyal citizen of Dallas, for 70 plus years, passed away in Austin on March 26, 2001, after one year's residence here. She was born on January 24, 1912, in Creedmore, Texas, to Mary Louise Nash Miller and August Henry Miller. In the 20's the family moved to Dallas, and it was there that Willie Mae met and married her husband of 37 years, Gerald Bentley McMinn, who preceded her in death on February 4, 1974. She was also preceded in death by her three sisters and two brothers, all of whom she dearly loved. Willie Mae is survived by her daughter, Regeana McMinn Akers; her son-in-law, Mark Norman Akers; and her granddaughter, Madeleine Ruth Akers, all of Austin. Her survivors also include her brother-in-law, James Tharp, of San Antonio; her niece, Mary Tharp Nickles, of San Antonio; her nephews, Dean Miller, of Dallas, Lewis Miller of Louisville, Kentucky, and Mitchell Martin, of Lometa, Texas; and her cousin, Audrey Gambrell, of Austin. She also leaves behind her special friends, Peggy Dunlap, of Dallas, Patricia Day of Dripping Springs, and Spot Akers, last in a long line of beloved animal friends. During her final illness. Willie Mae was deeply blessed by the care of Dr. Thomas Tucker and the staff at Southwest Regional Cancer Center, Vivian Smith of Shivers Cancer Center, Roberta Marrone, Roberta Scott, Peggy Stoll, Mindy Mayer, and Jean Brown- all of Hospice Austin; and her personal care givers, Adrianne Helinski, Marvelia Perez, and Maria Moller. She was also graciously supported by the prayers and good wishes of the congregation at Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Staff of the fine Arts Library at UT Austin. Memorial services will be held in Dallas at a later date.