Jeanette Delorise Miller

Jeanette’s Journey … Jeanette Delorise Kellam Miller, daughter of the late Dixie Edward Kellam and Kathryn Savage Kellam, was born in Accomack, Virginia, on November 5, 1954. She peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Jeanette was educated in Worcester County public schools. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1973. She was a dedicated, tenured employee for the Worcester County public school system, where she served as a custodian at Ocean City Elementary School and Stephen Decatur High School for nearly twenty years. She remained an active member of the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association. Although she had to end her employment early due to health challenges, she never let her ailments stop her. She was always there to give her family and friends a helping hand. She loved to clean houses and would be known to clean while visiting. Toot, as she was affectionately known, had a sense of humor and knew how to make some of the most difficult situations light and hearty. She loved to party and just have a good time wherever she went. In fact, she was often, the “life” of the party. Parties would officially begin when Toot was on the dance floor. Again, she did not let her health challenges get in the way of her having a good time. She was known to have her cane in one hand or above her head as she danced the night away. Anyone who knew her, knew that she did not begin or end her day without coffee. During her later years, Toot gained a love and passion for sewing. She took pride in being a self-taught designer. She had many quirks about her such as changing her phone number countless times, forgetting her loved ones’ phone numbers and changing residences on a yearly basis. Throughout the changes, she remained a fun-loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Toot loved the Lord with all her heart. When her health allowed, she attended and worshipped at Calvary Pentecostal Church in Bishopville, Maryland. Her love for her family was unconditional. She never let a day go by without expressing her love for her loved ones. To cherish her memories, she leaves behind: one son, Ronald Kellam of Lanham, MD; two grandchildren, Kayla and Karl Kellam, both of Harrisburg, PA; one great grandson, Amari Henderson of Harrisburg, PA; two sisters, Sarah Kellam of Willards, MD and Regina Kellam of Ocean Pines, MD; two brothers, Wendell Parks of Temple Hills, MD and Randall (Necie) Parks of Raleigh, NC; two step-daughters, Tracey Miller of Hawaii and Jackie Giddens of Raleigh, NC; a step-mother, Marguerite Parks of Accomac, VA and a host of loving in-laws, step relatives, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Miller and two brothers, Emanuel and Wayne Parks. Lovingly Submitted ~ The Family To send flowers to the family of Jeanette Delorise Miller, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Jeanette Delorise Miller

November 5, 1954 - October 21, 2018