Avis de décès de Helen-K. Miller - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

Helen K. Miller, 95, was born in Rochester, N.Y., where she lived most of her life. She died Dec. 10, 2005, in St. Augustine, where she has lived with her family for the past 22 years. Helen pursued a musical career at an early age as a student in the preparatory department of the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music. She gave concerts often in the School's Kilbourn Hall and performed with her younger sister on early-radio shows in Rochester. After graduating from the university in 1931, Helen elected to pursue her career by giving private music lessons to both children and adults. Marrying in 1934, she continued to teach in her home studio, while raising her family during the late 1940s and 50s. Helen also participated in the music program of the Rochester Public School system during the 1960s, retiring in 1973. After moving to St. Augustine, she operated North Country Antiques in the Lightner Antique Mall for many years.In 1980, Helen was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Russell Miller.She is survived by her son, Jonathan Miller and daughter, Joanna Poli, both of St. Augustine, and her twin granddaughters, Holly McGee and Melanie McGee Bianchi, both of Asheville, N.C.Helen was a gracious and loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend. Everyone who knew and loved Helen will miss her. A memorial service will be held at Craig Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. Burial will be in Rochester, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to contribute to a favorite charity in her honor. Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home and Crematory.PAID NOTICE(Please sign the guest book at www.staugustine.com)