Ernestine Delores Miller

Ernestine Delores Miller was born to the late Edward and Leola Harvin Lawrence in Harlem,New york on September 21,1933. The youngest of four children,she was preceded in death by her brothers,Edward,James,and Nat,and her daughter,Nathalie. Ernestine graduated from Mabel Dean Bacon Vocational High School as a talented seamstress. On January 17,1954 she married Nathaniel Miller and to that union were added Eileen,Nathalie and John. Ernestine was employed by the United States Postal Service for over 30 years and was a member of the Church Street Alumni Association,an organization of postal retirees committed to raising funds for college scholarships. A long time resident of South Ozone Park,New York,she held various leadership positions in the 131st Street Block Association and served on the boards of many other organizations and social clubs. A member of Bethel AME Church,she taught Sunday School Classes and participated in other youth ministries. She was also an active member of the Missionary Ministry at Zion Temple Baptist Church of Richmond Hill,New York,and a lifelong member of the Knights of Pythias,Order of Calanthe,Manhattan Court #60. Upon retiring, Ernestine traveled extensively. She enjoyed visiting family,attending reunions and seeing God's wonders in other parts of the country. Upon moving to Richmond in 2005,she joined the New Light Baptist Church where she quickly made friends and was an active member of the Missionary Ministry until her health no longer allowed her to participate. Ernestine was committed to serving and helping others as demonstrated by her commitment to the Missionary Ministry both in New York and here at New Light Baptist Church. Ernestine never met a stranger. She loved to laugh and always had a smile and good word to share. She enjoyed sharing with family and friends,dancing and eating her favorite homemade dessert,"sweet potato pie." She remained devoted to her God,family, friends,and church. She leaves to mourn her husband of 57 years,Nathaniel;daughter,Eileen(Andrew);son,John(Denisha);nine grandchildren,Beverly,Rahman,Kasiem,Brandon,Aniesha,Deborah,Quyana,Tyasia and Taj;six great-grandchildren,Alfair,Rahman,Jr.,Joshua,Dominique,Shaikeem,and Mya,sister-in-law,Gladys Lawrence,brothers-in-law,Joseph Miller(Hattie),Theodore Miller(Tyese),David Miller;a devoted God-child,Michelle Edwards,Mother Ruth Edwards,Karen Edwards,and a host of devoted nieces,nephews,cousins and friends.

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Ernestine Delores Miller

June 30, 1930 - March 16, 2011