Mary Grace Miller, 85, passed away to go to her Heavenly home on November 12th, 2024.

Grace was born to Rom and Alice Potter on January 19th, 1939. She grew up on a farm in legendary Tamarack also known to most, as Pottertown. She grew up in a family of 15 with her being one of the oldest of 13 children. She then moved to Meat Camp after meeting her love, Charles Franklin Miller, which they married in 1955.

Grace loved life. She loved being outside whether it be planting flowers, gardening, bird watching/animal watching, creating a beautiful yard or just front porch sitting while drinking her coffee. She was a real Farm girl. She knew how to grow anything and everything while also knowing how to preserve it. Grace was also an exceptional cook and knew how to own the kitchen. Everything she made was made with love and made from scratch. Her Sawmill Gravy and scratch made biscuits were famous among the family. She truly loved spending time in the kitchen while feeding her loved ones and teaching them. She not only shared her kitchen talents, but she also shared all the stories…she loved to share her life experiences. You would hear her talk about how much times have changed, her memories of those special trips to town, how she spent time with her parents and her family history. Outside of her wonderful stories, she also loved to make old things new again. She loved to go thrifting and go to Flea Markets to find hidden treasures which she would want to share with her family. When visiting with her, you would leave with something in your hand to take and cherish whether it be a piece of jewelry, a Knick knack, a basket or some candy. She would always say "I'll fix it, a little glue will fix anything". She made everything beautiful and could always see the beauty and potential in everything and everyone which is why she made the world a better place.

Grace also loved her animals. She loved cats whether they be her own or a stray. She would make sure they were always welcomed at her house and fed. She treated them just like family.

Everyone who met her, absolutely loved her and she always spoke highly of everyone. She never had anything negative to say about anyone…beautiful soul.

Grace was strong in her Faith, independent, always joking, full of life, enlightened all situations and her smile was one that would that light up a room. She was the perfect Mom who raised 9 children, Wife, Grandma and Friend to many. Her greatness, beauty and strength will always be remembered.

Grace loved the song "Go Rest High on that Mountain" and now she is resting High on that Mountain watching over us. Our Forever Angel.

Mary Grace Miller is survived by her children Sylvia Coffey, Bernice Potter, Ralph (Diann) Miller, Johnny (Janet) Miller, Louise Greer, Jane Miller, Peggy Miller, Dale (Annette) Miller. In addition to 28 Grandkids, 52 Grand Children and a great number of Great, Great Grandchildren, and her brothers and sister, James Potter of Meat Camp, Elithe Little, of Lansing, Zelma Ray Miller of Todd, Beatrice (Jesse), Millan of Crumpler, Butler (Shelia) Potter of Todd, Mary Ruth Potter of Lansing and Rachael Potter of Crumpler

Mary Grace Miller is preceded in death by her husband Charles Franklin Miller, her parents Rom and Alice Potter, her bothers Sam Potter, Luther Potter, Paul Potter, her sisters Louise Canter, Emmernell Parsons, her daughter Irene Miller, infant children Charles and Dorene Miller, her great granddaughters Ashley Miller and Chelsea Potter, Son-in-laws James Coffey, Ted Potter and Mike Greer.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Sunday November 17, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church. Reverend Sonny Younce will officiate. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 until 6:00, at the residence, 4684 Meat Camp Road, Todd.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.