Mrs. Nina Bell Miller

MILLER, Mrs. Nina Bell - Age 87, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3502 Lapeer Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Pastor Rabon Turner, Host Pastor, Bishop David Maxwell, Eulogist. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church at 10:00 AM Tuesday. Mrs. Miller will lie in state in the chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday. On January 22, 1934 Nina B. McFadden was born the 9th child to Irving and Mattie (Maxwell) McFadden in a family of eleven siblings in Hempstead County, Arkansas. She grew up in Hope Arkansas, and attended Blevins Training School graduating Salutatorian for the Class of 1952. A Time to Plant: Nina was a member of a devoted Christian Family and at a very young age, Nina confessed her faith in the Lord by joining the Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church of Hope Arkansas. After moving to Flint, she united with Dozier Memorial C.M.E. Church where she remained an active member, serving consistently as a member and President of the Senior Usher Board, teaching Sunday School, and Member of the Steward Board. Nina received The Usher’s Award of Honor for her strong Christian leadership in serving and inspiring “Gatekeepers” presented by The Usher Board of Dozier Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. A Time to Love: On July 27, 1952 Nina was united in Holy Matrimony for 62 years to Mr. J.W. Miller. To this union four children were born, Donna, Glen Myron, Sheila, and Cornelius Maurice. Nina also loved and was most proud of her 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A Time to Build Up: Nina found her time to build up when she was hired to join the staff of Hurley Medical Center, where she was employed as a Health Unit Coordinator for 28 years, retiring in 1993. Subsequent to her retirement, she continued building up by serving as a member of the Hurley Auxiliary for 28 years, wherein she was elected to serve as president of the local Hurley Auxiliary and was eventually elected President of the East Central District. She was presented the "Hurley Medical Center Auxiliary Award" honoring her for outstanding services as President and Outstanding Volunteer; pledging their support to her as President of the East Central District. When her husband, suffered a stroke and became disabled, Nina chose to care for him at home. Consequently, she could no longer serve as an active volunteer at the hospital. However, she continued to contribute to the group by serving as the Hospitality Chair sending cards to the ill and bereaved members. Nina continued to build up her faith by actively attending Bible Study Fellowship International until she went into hospice care. She built up her Bowling Ball Team as a member of the B’s Bowling Lounge Richfield Bowl 200 Club, the Honey B’s 202 – 502 Club, and AMF Town & Country Lanes Early Birds High Actual Series 539. In May of 2001, Mayor Woodrow Stanley awarded Nina the “Outstanding Senior Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award” in recognition of her outstanding volunteerism and dedication to serving the Greater Flint Community. A Time to Morn: Nina Miller departed this life November 30, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memory two Daughters; Donna (Howard) McNeal of Grand Blanc, MI., Sheila (Rodney) Graham of Flint MI., Two Sons; Glen (Rhonda) of Queen Creek, AZ., Cornelius (Sherry) Miller of Burton MI. Five Grandchildren; Jonathan Miller of Thornton CO., Philip Miller of Oak Park, MI., Jaclyn Miller of Farming Hills MI., Natasha (Toure’) Lyle Jr. of San Antonio, TX., Christopher Scott of Lansing MI., Grand Daughter-in-Law Krystle Miller of Delhi Township, MI., Six Great Grand Children; Jordan, Jaiden, and Jamari Miller of Delhi Township, MI., Tarik, Malik, and Khari Lyle of San Antonio, TX. Two Sister-in-Laws; Leomy Stuart-Rambo of Wichita, KS., Mary Nell Graves of San Angelo, TX, One Brother in Law; Charles Muldrew of Flint, MI, a host of Special nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and dear friends including Bonnie Pace, Shirley Martin, Sandra Epps, Sharrona Owens, Aileen Louis, Patricia Marshall, Theodora Shelley, Evelyn Ward, Tueria Roberts, Rubie F. Broadnax, Fannie Marshall Barfield, Jean Wooten, Mary Brady and Dr. Sammie Grace Cox. A Time to Die: Nina was preceded in death by; Her Beloved Husband J.W. Miller, Grandson Brandon Maurice Miller, Parents, Irving and Mattie Mc Fadden; Sisters Naomi Raglon, Irene Booth, Eria Hopson, Occie Credit, Jessie Muldrew; Brothers, Alvin, Cotton, Melvin, William, and Joseph Mc Fadden.

Mrs. Nina Bell Miller

January 22, 1934 - November 30, 2021