Darlene T. Miller

Darlene T. Miller, 51, departed from this life on Monday, October 19, 2009.

She was the beloved wife of Arnold M. Miller with who 23 years of marriage was shared. Born in Coatesville, Pa., on August 13, 1958, the daughter of the late Eleanor Cooper-Dixon and Eugene Dixon.

Darlene attended Octorara Area High School graduating in 1976. She also obtained a degree from Gordon Phillips Beauty School.

Darlene truly "Loved The Lord" and was a life long member of Bethany A.M.E. Church in Parkesburg, Pa., where she faithfully served on the Steward and Trustee Boards, the "Voice of Praise" Church Choir, the Missionary Board, as Church School Superintendent and Teacher, Church Clerk, Youth and Praise Dance Director, and numerous other activities and committees.

At the time of her passing she was employed at Catholic Health Initiatives in Exton, Pa., as Facilities Manager, with a wonderful group of individuals that she regarded highly.

She had a Sweet Holy Spirit which she lavished on her family! Darlene is survived by her daughter Tyiesha Miller and her cherished grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Brian, Demetria and Demetrius. Also her sister, Roban Cooper-Hines and husband Carl, Jr., a brother Darryl Dixon, two nephews, Carl Hines, III and Nathan Cooper.

She was predeceased by a brother Sgt. P. Johnathan Cooper and a sister Antoinette Blagmon.

Dearest Darlene will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by a host of other Family Members and Friends.

The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Bethany A.M.E. Church, 405 Green St. Parkesburg, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Darlene's memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave - Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com