Mary Irene Miller, 94, of Russell Springs, KY passed away at her home on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Born July 11, 1928 in Jamestown, KY she was a daughter of the late Willie Claude and Bertha Coffey Blakely. 
 

Irene was a member of New Victory Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and spending time on her front porch watching traffic come and go. Irene was an excellent mother to her children and deeply loved all her family. After her dear husband, Russell, passed away in 1992, she saw the need to become independent. With the help of her granddaughter, Holly, Irene passed the exams and got her driver’s license at the age of 66. 
 

SURVIVORS: 

1 son: Wendell (and Carolyn) Miller of Russell Springs

1 daughter: Brenda (and Terry) Wilson of Bronston

1 sister-in-law: Louise Wooten of Russell Springs

4 grandchildren: Holly Jo (and Eric) Barnes, Travis Wilson, Lauren Wilson, and Alex (and Kisha) Miller

1 step-grandson: Joey (and Jill) Wilson

5 great-grandchildren: Ian Barnes, Mason Wilson, Maddox Wilson, Madelyn Miller, and Addison Miller

3 step-great-grandchildren: Cloe Wilson, Cayden Wilson, and Kelton Wilson

Several special people who were her caregivers over the last few years

In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by husband of 43 years, Joe Russell Miller; 3 brothers: Oral Blakey, Earl Blakey, and Orvin Blakey; and a sister, Helen Blakey Lawless.

Funeral Service: 1:00pmCT on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Neff officiating

Burial: Dixon Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Terry Wilson, Alex Miller, Keith Railsback, Ian Barnes, Mitchell Lawless, and Eric Barnes.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Dixon Cemetery Fund, c/o Roger Garner, 1020 Hwy 1058, Jamestown, KY, 42629.

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Irene Miller are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.