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Mrs. Doris Brown Miller

6/12/1948 - 10/3/2026

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Obituary For Mrs. Doris Brown Miller

Mrs. Doris Miller, 78, of Beckley, WV passed Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Doris was born on June 12, 1948 in Fitzpatrick, WV to Pauline Williams Brown and Theodore Roosevelt Brown. The family relocated to Beckley, WV during her formative years.

Doris began her education in Raleigh County Public Schools at Morton Reeves Elementary, Piney Oaks Elementary and Stratton High School, where she was a 1967graduate. She also attended Essex County Community College in Newark, NJ as a business major. She joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the pastorship of Rev. Homer Tucker, where she was an active member of the gospel choir and involved in special church and community activities.

Doris loved arts and crafts of which she used to provide services to local churches and organizations.

Doris was united in marriage to Rev. Charles Miller in 1973. From that union she was blessed with two stepchildren, Bertha Favors and DeAndre Thompson. Doris loved arts and crafts.

Doris, in addition to her parents, was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lottie and Frank Williams; her brother William T. Brown; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Doris is survived by her husband, Rev. Charles Miller; stepchildren Bertha Favors and DeAndre Thompson of GA; sisters, Annie Brown, Brenda Brown and Carolyn Brown, all of NJ; nieces and nephews, Carmeletta Brown, Deloris Brown of New Jersey; Lisa Brown, Chester Brown, and Chakasha (Stanley) Sams, all of PA; Pauline Heath and Frederick (Brenda) Brown, Calvin (Louise) Brown, all of WV; and a host of cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be 12:00PM Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at St. Paul Baptist Temple 129 Rice St. Beckley. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley.

Friends may view and visit with the family one-hour prior.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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  • 10/26/2026

    Beverly and Pamela Thomas

    Our deepest condolences to the Brown family for the lost of a beautiful person. She would always help me with class projects when I was in school,she will be sadly missed.

  • 10/16/2026

    Jasmine Hemmingway

    You crossed my mind today and this is how I find out you are no longer with us. You were a staple in my childhood and you will forever be missed. Rest well Mrs. Miller.

  • 10/15/2026

    Clifford Washington

    Special condolences to the family of my classmate for 12 years and my friend forever. CLIFFORD Washington

  • 10/15/2026

    Eileen and Clifford

    Our deepest condolences and prayers. Sincerely Clifford and Eileen Washington

  • 10/13/2026

    JANICE MALVOISIN

    Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Mrs\. Doris Brown Miller\. She was such a kind and caring person who showed our family so much love and kindness\. We will always cherish the gentle way she welcomed Hazel, encouraged her, and made her feel special and cared for\. We will also fondly remember how they always went to vote together and then enjoyed lunch afterward\. Her warmth and compassion touched our hearts, and we will always be grateful for the goodness she extended to Hazel\. May God comfort her family during this difficult time, and may her beautiful soul rest in eternal peace\. With love and deepest sympathy, Hazel Brown & Family ❤️🙏🏽

  • 10/12/2026

    Sylvia D. Black

    I lost a friend that I will share milk & honey with one day. Sincere condolences. Sylvia D. Black

  • 10/11/2026

    Phyllis Dowdell

    She was the most kind and sweetest person. My condolences to the family and you are all in my prayers.

  • 10/11/2026

    Georgie Solomon

    I am so sorry for your lost. Sending my despest sympathy, May you find peace and comfort, and know that you are in my prayers daily.

  • 10/10/2026

    Doris Boyden McCormick

    My deepest sympathy is being sent to Doris' family. She was a fine lady that was a lot of fun. She had the prettiest smile. God bless each member of this family.

  • 10/09/2026

    Elizabeth Settle-Zeigler - Chicago

    My sincere prayers and condolences to family and friends🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • 10/07/2026

    Mary Lusane Cross

    My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.

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