<!-- FH = SERENITY MEADOWS --><!-- DisplayFullObituaryText -->MILLER, Mary A. 71, of Valrico, passed away Aug. 12, 2014 at Sun City Center Hospice House. She was born Oct. 27, 1942 in Hope Mills, NC to the late Curtis Wright Jr., and Myrtle Lee Thomas. During and after retirement Mary spent her life caring for and raising foster kids. She also would take care of friends in their time of need. She loved being with her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Mary is survived by her husband, Robert; mother, Myrtle; daughters, Sebrenda Thomas, Selena Thomas, Tawanda Roach; grandchildren, Shaquana Thomas, Damon Thomas, Terrell Pierce, Saniya Thomas; great-grandchildren, Markel Gibson and Peytin Gibson; sister, Maddie Smith. A Memorial service will take place Friday Aug. 15, at 6 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. The family will receive guests from 5:30 pm to the start of the service.